Most plying Lekki-Epe road have called on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to intervene promptly and save the situation there arising from a recent increasein toll fare.
Speaking with journalists, a motorist, Abioudun Olaoye said: “This hike in fares is totally absurd, insensitive, and unacceptable to residents. If they claimed they have consulted widely before the introduction, it is not true. When did they consult with commuters, motorists and the masses.
“We hereby, call on Governor Ambode, to come to our rescue by calling LCC to cancel the increment without further delay. This is not what Ambode promised us during campaign. We deserve dividend of democracy and not this hardship.”
Similarly, a resident and commuter in the area, Eugene Anthony, while calling on Ambode, for immediate intervention, described the hike as “ill-timed” and should be considered for downward review with immediate effect, Vanguard says in its reports.
It is gathered that at present, more security personnel of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), have been drafted to the area to ensure that peace and order were maintained in the area, while men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA), were on ground to ensure smooth traffic movement.
