Jonathan’s visit: Security operatives ground traffic, Lagos commuters stranded

Hundreds of commuters have been stranded between the Oworonshoki Expressway and Victoria Island following the roadblocks put in place by security agents in expectation of President Goodluck Jonathan who is set to visit Lagos State to begin his presidential campaign at 11am.

Our correspondent observed that the entire stretch of the Third Mainland Bridge inward Lagos Island is on a complete standstill.

It was learnt that several commercial buses have refused to ply the route while the few that are willing to go are charging double of the usual fare.

Jonathan is expected to arrive the Tafawa Balewa Square along with all governors and candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party and thousands of supporters .

Punch