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The question on why northerners need a driving license to use their vehicles in a country they own by the son of Kaduna Governor, Bashir El-Rufai has elicited flurry of reactions on social media
Bashir’s tweet was in response to a twitter user, who claimed citizens can drive in northern Nigeria without licenses for 20 years.
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The user had tweeted: “You can drive a vehicle in the north for more than 20 years without a license,” to which the El-Rufai’s son replied, “why should we need licenses to drive on roads in a country that we own?”
Over time, Bashir is known to always stir controversy on social media, especially twitter.
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While many wondered if his response was sarcasm, others hinged his reply as to saying the northerners own the country.
@KingTishe said: “A license is needed just to be clear drivers are fit for the road so as not to put other road users in danger.”
Rachel Njeze tweeted: “@UchePOkoye is correct, his tweet doesn’t mean what you just quoted. I’ve lived in Kaduna for 10 years (2004 – 2014).
“The only time I was stopped by the FRSC was when I was answering call while driving, just after station round about. Ur reaction ehh.”
@kaycdgreat said: “Imagine what a Governor’s son is saying, someone who is supposed to set example for others is even saying we don’t need a liscense to drive in 2021 In 21st century.”
@ItzAdole said: “Even if its sarcasm, you are goofing. Drivers license is a permit but a certification that you have learned to drive a car, truck and vehicle. Lmao imagine a governors son imagine.”
Credit: The Nation