PDP blames Lagos state Govt for Oil Tanker Accidents
The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for blaming tanker drivers for recent road crashes and fire incidents in the state.
The party released a statement on Tuesday via its Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, stated that the blame on the tanker drivers was misplaced as the state government is responsible for abandoning the state roads and not road users.
The statement said: “Of urgent importance is for the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to copy from the Rivers State Governor, Wike Nyesom, who recently declared a zero tolerance to pot-holes on roads in the state. Governor Ambode should also not look the other way on the rising threats of miscreants on the roads.
“These miscreants boldly take over our roads to stop vehicles abruptly just to extort money. Their activities have led to accidents on our roads. This (APC) government must now hit the ground running by handling the rehabilitation of our roads and effect the immediate clearing of drainage which would be a landmark if achieved.
“It is unfair to blame the people of causing road accidents or flooding when in actual fact the state government agencies responsible for correcting citizens’ inadequacies have neglected their duties.
“Ambode should work and deal with any human or administrative hindrances. Lagosians are tired of excuses.”
