28/07/2026
PCC Intervenes To Avert Clash Between Transport Unions in Pyakasa
27th July, 2026
The prolonged Transport Dispute Between Tricycle (Keke) Association and Motorcycle (Okada) Association in Pyakasa: a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory that is threatening the peace of the area will soon come to an end.
Following the proactive intervention of
the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Federal Capital Territory Office in the dispute, Non-Appearance of Okada Representatives at Case Conference scheduled for today at the Commission's FCT Headquarters in Wuse could not resolve the lingering issue as the FCT Ombudsman, Hon Musa Dikko postponed the meeting to enable the Okada Association be properly served a notice to appear before the Commission.
PCC commenced intervention in the dispute between the Tricycle (Keke) Association and the Motorcycle (Okada) Association in Pyakasa Village, off Lugbe Airport Road, Abuja, following allegations of transport monopoly, restriction of operations, and disputes over access to designated commercial transport routes within the community.
The Commission has received a complaint from the Tricycle (Keke) Association, alleging that members of the Motorcycle (Okada) Association had prevented them from operating freely within certain areas and routes of Pyakasa Village and its adjoining communities, thereby affecting their lawful means of livelihood.
The matter, which was initially brought before the Commission on 23rd October, 2024, has remained unresolved despite efforts by relevant authorities including Law enforcement Agencies and stakeholders to address the disagreement between both associations.
The affected areas include Angel Gabriel Estate, Redeemer Estate, Ketti Village, and other adjoining communities.
Upon receipt of the complaint, the Commission commenced investigation into the matter and formally wrote to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Pyakasa Division, requesting police intervention to maintain law and order and facilitate peaceful coexistence between the two transport associations.
At today's Case Conference, the Nigeria Police Force represented by SP Mkor Audu, provided relevant input regarding the dispute and the need for a peaceful resolution and called on the Commission to help engage the transport associations further on the need for peace on their operations.
Also, representatives and stakeholders, including Ibrahim Sani, Chairman, Utako Market (A); Anas Sani, Chairman, Keke NAPEP Pyakasa; and Mohammed Kachalla, Treasurer, Keke NAPEP Pyakasa, who were present at the Case Conference provided information regarding the concerns of the Tricycle (Keke) operators and the challenges being experienced within the affected areas.
The Commission observed from the engagements that the dispute between the Tricycle (Keke) Association and the Motorcycle (Okada) Association remained unresolved, with the tricycle operators maintaining that they were being denied access to operate freely along certain routes within Pyakasa Village and neighbouring communities.
The invitation for parties and stakeholders to today's Case Conference followed briefings on the matter from the Commission's Deputy Director of Investigation (DDI), Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mrs Philomena Udeh and subsequently directive from the Commissioner that all parties be invited before the Commission to enable a fair hearing and provide an opportunity for each side to present its position.
At the scheduled case conference, only representatives of the Tricycle (Keke) Association were present, while representatives of the Motorcycle (Okada) Association failed to appear.
The absence of the Okada representatives prevented the Commission from hearing their response to the allegations raised by the Tricycle Association.
The Honourable Federal Commissioner therefore resolved that the Commission could not proceed with the case conference in the absence of the other party, as it was necessary to ensure that all parties to the dispute were given equal opportunity to be heard in line with the principles of fair hearing.
The Commissioner assured the representatives of the Tricycle Association that the Commission was aware of the situation and remained committed to resolving the matter and further stated that the matter would be rescheduled and that all parties involved would be duly served and invited to appear before the Commission.
Consequently, the case conference was adjourned until all parties to the dispute had been properly served, allowing the Commission to conduct a comprehensive hearing and work towards achieving an amicable and lasting resolution.