Lagos governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat says he will end unauthorised roadside collections and reduce multiple taxation levies affecting road operators and businesses if elected. He made the pledge during a governorship candidates’ town hall meeting in Lagos on Thursday, responding to complaints about arbitrary fee demands along transit routes.

Across reports, Hamzat targets “agbero” and other junction collectors who impose ad-hoc charges, arguing that commercial operators such as Danfo drivers and business owners should have clear, predictable obligations. He says once official fees are paid, operators should be left alone and not face further interference.

To address overlapping charges involving state and local authorities, the reports cite Hamzat’s proposal to create a State Economic Council. He describes it as a coordination platform to harmonise revenue policies with local government leadership. While the sources focus on the same core commitment—ending extortion and aligning levies—coverage does not indicate any specific timeline or enforcement mechanism beyond the proposed council approach.