The Governor was around the area when he spotted the military car driving on the Bus Rapid Transit lane which is meant strictly for the BRT buses, and came down from his own car to confront the men.
Fashola expressed dismay that those who should show discipline and professionalism were the ones violating the BRT regulation.
Colonel K.I. Yusuf drove an Army Green Peugeot 406 with registration number BO1 – 150 NA, while Staff Sergeant A.J. Adeomi drove a black Toyota Camry.
Perhaps realising the problem that could come from being accosted by the governor, Yusuf reportedly alighted from his car and saluted Fashola repeatedly, saying, "I am sorry, very, very sorry."
But the governor instead asked, "Why, as a senior military officer, did you choose to break the law instead of preserving it?"
The incident was said to have drawn the attention of commuters and other passers-by who reportedly commended the governor for showing good leadership.
Fashola, after the incident, said it was unfortunate that those who ought to be defenders of democratic values were the ones violating the law.
He said, "The highest levels of the military command have continuously expressed their commitment to supporting democracy and to subjecting themselves and their officers to the laws of the country. Those officers that I caught today are a very bad example for the military."
The governor added that he had complained to the superiors of the culprits, saying they would be sanctioned appropriately.
He said his apprehension of the military men signified his commitment and that of his government that all violators of the law should be sanctioned.
He said, "There is a zero tolerance for lawlessness. There is zero tolerance for breach of our regulations and we are going to do more of this. We are going to take control of our traffic. We cannot build our way out of traffic congestion; our responsibility is to manage traffic and manage congestion.
"I don't use the BRT lane, I sit down in traffic and I expect everyone who wants to drive his car to do the same. The alternative is to use the bus.
May God give us more of Fasholas. Imagine this Governor becoming the President of Nigeria, our country will be better off.
ReplyDeleteI wish our President and other governors will emulate
ReplyDeleteKudos to the peoples Governor BRF.If he can endure the Lagos traffic who is that pot bellied Colonel not to?
ReplyDeleteThese must face the wroth of the law jooo.
ReplyDeleteIf they go scot-free, then there is no law in Nigeria. Nobody is bigger than the law.
ReplyDeletenice one mr. fashola
ReplyDeleteThumbs up to d Governor!;He is leading by example.
ReplyDeleteThis Army Finance corp Colonel thought we are still in the dark days of the Military when the Finance Corp officers were richer than Generals. They are usually Millionaires at Captains and Billionaires at Lt-Cols. What are you waiting for Petinrin? Ihejirika, is Colonel yusuf facing the orderly room trial this morning? DAFA where are you ?
ReplyDeleteSomebody said on radio this morning that this is a PR stunt by Mr. Fashola and his spin doctors aka image makers.
ReplyDeleteAn examplary leadership. A governor who goes arround in town without blaring of sirene. You are a presidential material. Pls keep it up!
ReplyDeleteDiscipline is what we need in this country. Kudos to BRF
ReplyDeleteWhy do army and police officers always think that they are above the law? Let them be made to face the wrath of the law any thing less they wll continue wt their lawlessness.
ReplyDeleteThe law must surely takes its course on whosoeva is d violator. I just wish this man could b voted our next president; the big question is if this boko haram northerners would see reasons to let hm and....
ReplyDeleteWow! who would have thought that a man like Fashola still exists in this our fatherland, we are in dying need of more men like him in our societies today.
ReplyDeleteTo me the laws are fine, we need to set and lead by example. How many Generals, Commissioners is Fashola going to arrest on the BRT Lane, he can’t do it and therein lies the problem. We need a monitor to monitor the monitors.
ReplyDeleteThis comes from Hon. Governor! I pray we see the same from other Governors, the two Houses in Abuja and those in our 36 States.
ReplyDeleteI also appeal to our men of God both Muslims and Christians who lead our communities to try and do it as did by the Holy Prophet Muhammed and Isa (Jesus) - May the peace of Allah be on them.
The results of the above will mean peace, progress and happiness in Nigeria and the whole world in general.
God bless BRF, Fashola is d Best
ReplyDeleteFashola go on we are with you all the way. Eko o le baje
ReplyDeleteFashola babaaaa...thank u for your discipline...Soon such will spread to other states to see how to rule other states..
ReplyDeleteThey should be the defender, not offender like the colorless
ReplyDeleteGood Job Mr Fashola,God bless you,we pray this information will go to all corner of the nation so for many people to see that we are all equall before the law.Eko oni baje.
ReplyDeleteIF ANYONE THINK THIS IS A FILM TRICK ITS VERY SIMPLE TAKE YOUR CAR, AND DRIVE YOUR WAY THROUGH BRT ROUTE OR LANE AND SEE THE CONSEQUENCE YOURSELF.I WISH YOU LUCK.
ReplyDeleteAnd when this guy runs for president now, some of you idiots will not vote for him. You will go ahead and vote for the likes of GEJ and other shameless fools who know nothing about leading. Better open your eyes now
ReplyDeleteThe president(goodluck jonathan)should borrow leaf from govt Fashola.Any good leader will show good examples.
ReplyDeleteBaba mi only the truth can set u free keep on the good job,let offenders face the law no matter thier status.God bless u
ReplyDeletemore are still coming.........
ReplyDeleteWell, it was not a surprise but wonderful, i know Gov. Fashola will always do justice to every situation, bcos he knows how to do that is in his blood.
ReplyDeleteI have always seen him as Awo of our time, asside been my mentor, i pray God Almighty give him the strenght and wisdome for more leadership qualities, amen.
Honestly, am looking forward to many Nigerians dream as to see Fashola and Adam as president and vice in this country. i want many Nigerians to say - so shall it be.
true governor of the people by the people and for the people.
ReplyDeleteGovernor Babatunde Raji Fashola is a man of principle,he is strict and he leads by example.He has 100% right to use the BRT lane;but he did not violate the set down rule;so tell me, who should ignore the rule?Please,let there be unbearable penalty for the miscreants to serve as deterrent for others.
ReplyDeletei love this man. he gives me reason to believe that it can only get better. GOD BLESS FASHOLA
ReplyDeleteIts wrong to humiliate an Army Colonel. He was on an official journey. Please lets not over step our bounds because we hold some temporary political offices!!!
ReplyDeleteOut of every 12 there is always a judas. What a useles and stupid comment that the army was on an official journey. So Fashola was just sight seeing right? I wonder how some people reason sometimes, very senseless. I thank God i didnt waste my vote after all. Fashola is d type we want as president of this country. More greece to your elbow BRF
ReplyDeleteDis is not strange to me as far as am concern. Nig is a lawless country.if u stand at dt same place where d incident happened,u ll c countless number of military officers vehicle taking that BRT lane.so am no suprise at all.i pray dt God sud help us in dis country
ReplyDelete"OUT OF EVERY TWELVE". SO LET THE JUDAS GO HANG EM SELF NOW? WHAT IS OFFICIAL JOURNEY?IF IT WAS THAT URGENT Y DID HE NOT LEAVE HIS HSE BY 5AM AND SEE IF HE WILL NOT GET TO HIS DESTINATION WITHOUT USING THE BRT LANE. ZOMBIE WILL ALWAYS BE ZOMBIE. LETS HAIL BETTER PPL AND 4GET THEM. U 2 MUCH BRF
ReplyDeletegood example.other governors should emulate
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