Sanwo-Olu Did Not Break Traffic Rules – Lagos State

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has denied claims making round on social media that his convoy was seen driving against traffic.

According to a statement signed by the Executive Assistant on New Media and Public Relations to the governor, Olusegun Fafore, Sanwo-Olu has never driven and will never drive against traffic for any reason(s) whatsoever. In fact, he has established instructions against such inappropriateness, which guides his aides and associates.

He said: “We wish to state that the filmed vehicle was not and can never be Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, or any vehicle in his convoy. His Excellency, Mr. Sanwo-Olu has never driven and will never drive against traffic for any reason(s) whatsoever. In fact, he has established instructions against such inappropriateness, which guides his aides and associates.

“Aside from being the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Sanwo-Olu is an exemplary leader who is fully aware of his moral obligations to the society. Therefore, conducts similar to driving against traffic are beneath his person, and what he exemplifies.

“More importantly, he is the Chief Campaigner against traffic rules violation in the State, especially driving against traffic. So, flouting the same rules he promotes is inconceivable and a misnomer for him. ”

Fafore futher stated that driving against traffic is an abhorrent conduct, unbefitting of any responsible citizen.

“Consequently, no individual in our state, no matter their status, has the right to drive against traffic except in emergency situations, and with due clearance by the Traffic Officer(s) onsite.”

He said that the video making rounds has shown that there are still individuals who have refused to heed the call for responsible road-use behaviour.

According to him, “The act of irresponsibility has made the enforcement of traffic rules and regulations a responsibility of every Lagosian.”

Fafore urged Lagosians to report anybody seen driving against traffic or disobeying traffic rules in the state.

He said, “Lagosians hould film them in the act, with their vehicle plate number visible, and forward to the LASTMA telephone numbers provided for reporting such infractions.”

He assured residents that Sanwo-Olu is aware that Lagos roads need fixing and is deploying a team of contractors to undertake comprehensive rehabilitation works in multiple locations across the State in the coming weeks.