Redline train sparks heated exchange between Gboyega Akosile, Sowore

The recently commissioned Lagos State Redline train has sparked a heated exchange between Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, and Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate.

Topnaija.ng reports that Sowore raised concerns about the affordability of the train service in light of the newly approved minimum wage of N85,000 by the Lagos State government.

Indicating his dissatisfaction about the Redline train, Sowore said a passenger would need to spend up to N60,000 monthly to use the Redline train, leaving little room for other expenses within the new wage bracket.

Wicked People! #WeCantContinueLikeThis #RevolutionNow pic.twitter.com/8skQt8KWs5

— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) October 17, 2024

In response, Akosile criticised Sowore, questioning his ability to offer solutions to the transportation cost dilemma.

He dismissed Sowore’s comments, suggesting that the activist should focus on his past failed endeavours.

Akosile emphasised the state’s commitment to continuing its progress and prosperity agenda, urging Sowore to avoid inciting public unrest.

A simple question that an intelligent mind should ask Sowore is what’s the solution to transportation fare he raised? This is a guy who can’t even manage an enterprise successfully without running to donor agencies and now trying to dabble in subject areas above his mental and… https://t.co/4UlncMLjui

— Gboyega Akosile (@gboyegaakosile) October 17, 2024