The Lagos State chapter of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) has called for comprehensive reforms in the operations of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), citing growing concerns over the conduct of some of its personnel.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Ayodele Kazeem, the party’s publicity secretary, the APM said it had observed with concern what it described as unprofessional activities by some LASTMA officials, which have increasingly become a source of worry for motorists and other road users across Lagos.
While acknowledging the agency’s role in traffic management and road safety, the party said the conduct of some officers had fallen short of the standards expected of a modern traffic management institution.
According to the statement, reports of reckless enforcement activities, indiscriminate arrests of motorists for minor traffic infractions, and dangerous confrontations on the roads have become too frequent to ignore.
The opposition party argued that many minor violations could be addressed through warnings and guidance rather than punitive measures.
