The Ogun State Government has begun enforcement against unapproved motorcycle operators’ associations, directing them to stop collecting revenues, levies and other government-related charges from commercial motorcycle operators.
The government said only ROMO, AMORAN and ACCOMORAN were currently recognised and authorised to operate on public roads and parks across the state.
It warned that activities of unapproved associations violated the state’s regulatory framework and could undermine efforts to properly regulate commercial motorcycle transportation.
The government identified ANACOWA, AKMODE Transport Limited and other parallel motorcycle groups as organisations not authorised by the Ministry of Transportation to conduct commercial motorcycle revenue activities on public roads and parks.
It also said the affected groups had not been authorised by the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) to collect personal income tax or other government levies.
The government clarified that registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) did not automatically grant an organisation a licence to operate in a regulated sector.
“Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission only confers legal personality on an organisation. It does not, in itself, constitute a licence to engage in regulated commercial motorcycle operations or authorise the collection of taxes and other government revenues in the state,” it stated.
While acknowledging the constitutional right of citizens to form or belong to associations, the government stressed that such rights did not amount to automatic approval to conduct regulated commercial activities without the necessary permits and licences.
The state also addressed a March 28, 2023 judgment delivered by Justice Akinyemi, which AKMODE Transport Limited and other affected groups had reportedly cited in support of their operations.
According to the government, the judgment affirmed freedom of association through CAC registration but did not grant a licence to operate commercial motorcycle activities in public spaces or collect government revenue.
“While the judgment affirmed the constitutional right to freedom of association, it did not grant any licence to operate commercial motorcycle activities in public spaces, nor did it confer authority to collect government revenue,” the government stated.
Consequently, ANACOWA, AKMODE Transport Limited and all other unapproved associations were directed to immediately stop revenue collection and other unauthorised activities in public spaces.
The government warned that continued violations could attract lawful enforcement measures, including arrest, seizure or impoundment of property and prosecution where applicable.
It directed the Ministry of Information to commence public enlightenment on the directive, while security and enforcement agencies were ordered to begin implementation.
Commercial motorcycle operators and members of the public were advised not to pay taxes, levies, subscriptions or other government-related charges to unauthorised associations or individuals.
The government said enforcement would be carried out professionally, peacefully and in accordance with the law.
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