The primary objective of the government is to protect the lives and properties of its citizens. In what appears to be a stark contrast, the administration of  the Lagos state government under the supervision of Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, has demonstrated that it is indeed insensitive to the plights of Lagosians.

While it is legal for road users who violate laws to be warned or prosecuted, auctioning impounded vehicles is not only extreme, but utterly inhumane. In addition,  the list of laws which have recently been published and include imprisonment as a consequence is questionable. 

If this same amount of pressure was applied in dealing with corrupt politicians, Nigeria would be much further along as a nation. Speaking of politicians, an aspiring governor was so moved by the insensitive action of the Lagos State Task Force, that he and his running mate condemned the auction as harsh and even seized it as an opportunity to state that the traffic law would be repealed, should they realize their governorship aspirations. 

Selling off road users' vehicles at an auction is too stiff a penalty. There are other penalties which include making them pay fines up to N100,000 depending on the worth of the vehicle if caught breaking the traffic law.

The government should know that the power of the people is stronger than the people in power.

Sign the petition today calling on the Lagos state government to revise the traffic laws and reverse the auction of impounded vehicles immediately.