The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, argued that the Executive Order restricting the use of motorcycle and tricycles is in accordance to the Law.
It will be recalled that the use of motorcycle and tricycles was earlier restricted in 6 Local Government Council and 9 LCDA by the State Government.
One Olukoya Ogungbeje had filed a Fundamental Human Rights’ application before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi seeking to challenge the executive order of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, restricting the use of motorcycles and tricycles in 6 Local Government Council and 9 LCDA.
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN, said, the State Government has filed a notice of preliminary objection and counter affidavit.
The Attorney-General who appeared for the State Government before the Court, added that the State Government has also filed written address in opposition to the originating summons of the applicant.
He, however, prayed the court to dismiss the originating summons, saying that the restriction of Motorcycles and Tricycles on major roads in the State is in line with the provisions of the Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
The Presiding Judge, Hon. Justice Liman, as however, reserved judgment till tomorrow, 3rd of February, 2021.
Kayode Oyekanmi
Director, Public Affairs
2nd February, 2021.
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