The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has set social media on fire after he tweeted that he would provide an alternative for street traders because he was once one and understands their plight:
People hawking by the road sides will surely leave, but it is a process, we will have to provide a place for them first. I understand how street traders feel, I once sold street bread – Gov. Seyi Makinde.
Nigerians have gone on social media to compare him with the governor of Lagos state who ban Okada’s and tricycles without providing an alternative for them. See the reactions below:
Will you move to Ibadan with Gov. Seyi Makinde’s proposal? Would Gov. Seyi Makinde have done better if he were in Lagos state?