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Okada charged me N20k because of traffic, says BBNaija’s Erica

Nigerian Actress and Reality TV star, Erica Nwelem, has shared a video of herself boarding a commercial motorcycle popularly known as Okada despite its ban…

Nigerian Actress and Reality TV star, Erica Nwelem, has shared a video of herself boarding a commercial motorcycle popularly known as Okada despite its ban in Lagos state.

In a tweet, the BBN star said her actions were necessary as she was stuck in traffic and couldn’t afford to miss her flight.

“I got on an Okada today cos of traffic and they charged me 20k cos they could see I didn’t want to miss my flight. I priced it down sha,” she tweeted.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on May 18, 2022, announced a total ban on commercial motorcycle operators in 6 local government areas in the state. The affected local government listed by the governor included Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa

Recently, Sanwo-Olu, approved a total ban on additional four local governments in the state starting from September 1. Also affected are some Local Council Development Areas of the state. The affected councils include:
Kosofe, Ikosi-Isheri, Oshodi-Isolo, Mushin, and the respective LCDAs in the areas.

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