“If You Can’t Handle Lagos Traffic, Go Back to Your State” – Reno Omokri

Nigerian political commentator Reno Omokri has stirred reactions online following his comments about the public complaints over traffic congestion.

Sharing in a lengthy tweet on X (Twitter), Omokri addressed critics who were expressing their frustration over the gridlock to go back to their state of origin.

Recall that some commuters had reportedly been stuck in traffic on Tuesday up to Wednesday following the closure of Independence Bridge.

Reacting to their complaint, he advised that critics should rather return to their state of origin or put up with the situation.

A part of his tweet read;

“Every day, night buses bring 6000 people into Lagos, many of whom are looking for Lagos State to treat them better than their own states could. When they don’t get that five-star treatment, they come online to say nasty things about Lagos. Instead of insulting Lagos and its people because of this inconvenience, why not appreciate the fact that the LASG has built Blue and Red line trains that offer you an alternative to road transport? Does your state have such? Capital no. Compared to Lagos, many states are glorified villages. One state even celebrated the first bus stop in its history, yet people from that state are criticizing the Lagos Government. Instead of attacking Lagos State over the road closures and their attendant traffic congestions, I have an idea for you. Consider returning to your state of origin. And if you cannot return because Lagos is better, I will counsel you to put up with the situation.”

His statement has sparked mixed reactions among the public. While some agreed with his stance, others criticized him, describing his views as insensitive and tribalistic.