Ban on street traders: Criticisms trails Ambode’s decision

– Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been subjected to criticisms

– The governor is facing the heat from Lagosians who are angry with his latest decision

– The governor recently stated that the state government will clamp down on street traders

Following his recent comments while appearing on a TV show that Lagos state has banned street trading and hawking, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has been taken to the cleaners by Lagosians.

Street traders constitute the buck of Lagos state informal sector

The governor who was a guest on Your-View talk show on TV Continental yesterday, July 1, had stated that buyers and sellers transacting business along the road will be fined N90,000 or face 6 months jail term.

The governor’s comments did not go down well with many Lagosians who have been using their social media accounts to berate the governor for his statement.

Some have gone to the extent of displaying photos of the governor buying from street traders during the electioneering period, adding that the governor is just being a hypocrite.

It is however noteworthy to state that some Lagosians support the governor’s decision, while others have asked the governor to go ahead with his plans but make adequate security and economic plans before the decision is implemented.

NAIJ.com is tracking comments on micro-blogging site, Twiiter as regards the issue.

Read some of the comments, suggestions and criticisms below:

What is bad is bad no matter the good that comes from it,i support ambode on the ban of street/road hawkers…it’s dangerous and unclean

— Edo-Wizard (@davidoghe) July 2, 2016

An OAP’s verdict….

Ambode cannot pass a law to remove agberos from the street. It is harmless hawkers he is going after

— Cinderella Man (@Osi_Suave) July 2, 2016

A valid point…

A lot of parents send their wards up to University with money gotten from street hawking. Governor Ambode got this one wrong.

— OLUWATOSIN (@faroukAlabi) July 2, 2016

And the comparisons resurface….

Ambode had one edge over Fashola; that was a heart and government for poor citizens. He should reconsider his decision on banning hawkers.

— Advancement 2016!!! (@Maxwelikechukwu) July 2, 2016

Ambode wants to use his own hands to increase the crime rate in Lagos. He should go ahead.

— GUILTY PLEASURES (@LANREWAJU_) July 2, 2016

A customer’s reaction…

Ambode Street Hawkers has been saving our lives since 1960, Buy Gala and Coke till you reach home before you eat something good.

— Shehu Awwal (@Awwal1st) July 2, 2016

Any alternatives?

Ambode’s decision to ban road hawkers is good but just not fair, something is wrong with the system, what will those pple result to?

— AYOWOLE! (@ayowole_PRIME) July 2, 2016

I hope Ambode has plans to increase security within the state because there will be and increase in Criminal Activities.

— Nimah A (@MsNemah) July 2, 2016

Hawkers shouldn’t be found in the streets in the first place. Ambode’s resolution to ban them is well seconded

— Hon. Zahid Umoru (@Bounty_____) July 2, 2016

Plz Ambode shuld leave hawkers alone, they ar not d problem of Lagos State.

— Bro Dom (@BroDom7) July 2, 2016

Ambode just need a second thought…. Because it effect on rampant of social vices.

— The Future BOA (@ThisIsAbeeb) July 2, 2016

Ambode does not understand how the informal economy in Lagos works. A shame really.

— Nnayelugo (@Eloka51) July 2, 2016

Ambode is clowning. He doesn’t know it’s traffic food that makes people endure poor Lagos roads & traffic. He gonna learn.

— Civil Savant (@NEPA_Lagos) July 2, 2016

Do you support the governor’s decision or not?

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