Osogbo minibus drivers protest fuel costs and ticket handling

Minibus drivers in Osogbo, Osun State, protested on Wednesday over the rising cost of fuel and alleged mismanagement of ticket proceeds by union leaders, Punch Nigeria reports. The demonstration brought together drivers who said they were affected by higher fuel expenses. Their complaints also concerned the handling of money collected through ticketing, which they alleged was being mismanaged by leaders of their union.

The supplied material does not state how many drivers took part, where the protest was held in Osogbo, or whether transport services were disrupted. It also does not detail the amount drivers pay for fuel or the value of the ticket proceeds under dispute. No response from the union leaders accused of mismanagement is included in the available report.

The material likewise does not say whether officials of the Osun State Government, security agencies or transport authorities intervened. The protest highlights two separate concerns raised by the drivers: operating costs linked to fuel prices and accountability for money collected from members or passengers through tickets. The source does not provide a statement of the union’s position or any agreement reached after the demonstration.

Further developments, including whether the drivers ended the protest or whether their complaints will be investigated, were not reported in the supplied material.