The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, on Monday promised to construct a light-rail system to stop the gridlock on the Ikorodu Road.

Agbaje, who addressed residents of Ikorodu during his campaign tour of the local government, expressed concern over the harrowing experience of Lagosians who spend hours in traffic as a result of the failed sections of the road

Promising to effect even development in the state if elected in February, Agbaje accused the Lagos State government of neglecting certain areas of the state in its plans.

He said, “This Ikorodu Road that they have been constructing for all these years has been inflicting suffering on the people of Ikorodu. It is not designed to solve the gridlock. When elected in February, we will introduce the light rail system on Ikorodu Road.

“You must create Victoria Island in Ikorodu, Victoria Island in Epe, Victoria Island in Badagry and Victoria Island in Ajah. This is to ensure that the infrastructural developments drawing people to Ikoyi can be found in Ikorodu.

“It defies imagination that a government would exist in Lagos and would refuse to build houses for the poor. And all they tell you is that there is no low-cost cement or iron-rods. Did Governor Lateef Jakande build low-income houses for the masses or did he not?

“When you remove the cost of land from construction, a lot of money will be saved. When you remove that government charge, the cost of housing will come down.”

Agbaje said despite the huge revenue accruing to the state, the All Progressives Congress-led administration in Lagos had failed to impact on the lives of Lagosians.

“As a result of mismanagement of funds, most Lagosians cannot   boast of the basic things of life, including, potable water, free health and affordable housing, as promised by the ruling party,” he stressed.

Agbaje appealed to the people to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan and other PDP candidates in the February elections.