Jemima Osunde Confronts Lagos Driver Over Alleged Traffic Violation
Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has sparked conversations online after confronting a motorist she accused of driving against traffic on a Lagos road.
The incident reportedly occurred around the Oriental Hotel area, where Osunde alleged that the driver abandoned his designated lane because of traffic congestion and entered a lane meant for vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
‘I’m Not Moving’
In a video shared online, Osunde could be seen refusing to give way to the vehicle.
The actress explained that the road had separate lanes for motorists heading towards Victoria Island and Lekki, but alleged that the driver moved into her lane while attempting to avoid the traffic.
She was particularly upset because a police officer was reportedly inside the vehicle, yet the driver allegedly expected her to move out of the lane.
Osunde stood her ground and reportedly contacted the authorities, saying she wanted the alleged traffic violation addressed rather than allowing the driver to continue.
Osunde said she was prepared to remain in traffic rather than encourage motorists to violate traffic regulations.
She argued that allowing people to break traffic rules simply because they are in a hurry contributes to the wider problem of congestion and indiscipline on Lagos roads.
The actress also questioned why another motorist’s destination should be considered more important than that of people who are obeying the rules.
“Why is your destination more important than my own? So me, I can sit in traffic, but you can’t?”
She further said she would not make way for a driver travelling against traffic regardless of the person’s status or whether they had police personnel accompanying them.
Osunde, however, clarified that she would make an exception for genuine emergencies, saying she would give way to ambulances, fire trucks and authorised emergency-service vehicles.
The actress also used the incident to criticise what she described as a broader culture of disregard for traffic regulations.
According to Osunde, Nigerians cannot complain about the country’s problems while simultaneously contributing to them through everyday lawlessness.
She said motorists should understand that traffic rules exist for everyone and that people should be held accountable when they deliberately violate them.
The incident has since sparked online debate, with many Nigerians debating whether motorists should be allowed to use opposing lanes during severe traffic congestion.
While some praised Osunde for standing up against an alleged traffic violation, others argued that such confrontations can escalate tensions on already congested Lagos roads.
The episode has nevertheless reignited discussions about road discipline, traffic enforcement and accountability among motorists in Lagos.
