Cross River State Governor, Senator. Bassey Otu has banned the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada in Calabar and its environs.
Otu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, said the decision was taken after consultation with Security agencies as part of measures to restore Calabar Metropolis to a safe and secured City.
The Governor, however, said those willing to use their motorcycles for commercial purposes should restrict their activities to remote villages in the State.
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According to Governor Otu, anyone caught going against this directive apart from those authorized with permit will have their motorcycle impounded and the offender prosecuted.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
