Governor Babangida of Niger State Governor yesterday hinted that there are plot by some famous personalities as well as members of the opposition in the state to destabilize the state.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s media aide, Danladi Ndayebo, disclosed that a protest is being organized by a group of key figures in the state, with the intention of inciting the people against the government.
It said the Niger Government was at loss to why informed leaders would decide to create the impression that things are not working.
“The government of Niger State condemns this cheap blackmail being used by these disgruntled politicians who have lost out of the power game and are clutching at anything, including mere straws to remain relevant,” it said.
The spokesman noted that government acted responsibly and in the overriding interest of the public in banning the operation of commercial motorcyclists in the state capital, stressing that his administration will not repeal the law banning the use of Okada in the state capital.
Speaking further he said; “We are convinced that the advantages of the newly introduced tricycles outweigh those of motorcycles, popularly called Okada. No responsible government would sit and watch its citizens die in avoidable road crashes involving commercial motorcyclists.
“There is no need to politicize the issues on ground, because innocent Nigerlites, irrespective of their party affiliation, suffer greatly, with some, even losing their lives, often times when accidents involving motorcycles occur,” the statement added.
Ndayebo further said in due time, the people of Niger State will understand that the opposition is full of deceit.
