The Governorship candidate of the Action Alliance Lagos State, Tope AbdurRazaq Balogun, has stated that the plight of the common man was continuously being overlooked despite being the most populous among the two divides of the society
Balogun was making reference to the ongoing strike embarked on by commercial bus drivers in Lagos State.
He said: “The actions of the leaders as regards the agitations of the drivers association on the issue of uncontrolled extortions speak volumes on how much they care less about the comfort of the residents of the state. It is pertinent to note that the park management committee has the mandate to regularise the activities of their staff such that all illegalities and activities of those not associated with them can be curbed by the appropriate authorities. Unfortunately, this body put up by the state government to help avert the pains associated with the extortions within the state under different garb overlooked the advocacy for justice sort by the drivers union but resolved to ridicule and threat according to the president of the drivers association.”
He said that the resultant effects of the avoidable strike going on presently in relation to the economic situation of the masses, companies, organizations and the government have led to the loss of millions of naira which will continue to increase the hardship being experienced by the residents from many failed sectors of the economy.
“This strike action is avoidable if the government assures that they will genuinely regularize the toll collections and stop the extortions. Alas! They feigned impossibility when in truth they are only unwilling. It is worrisome to note that the NUPENG is also towing the same line of action citing extortions also as a reason for impending strike action. I join other concerned common men and residents of Lagos State to call on the appropriate authorities to address the demands raised amicably in a bid to mitigate the already poor living conditions of the masses. Lagosians need to change the status quo by the next election and vote for a candidate that has the interest of the common man at heart,” said Balogun.
