The statue of the late Afrobeat legend and freedom fighter, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, at Allen Roundabout in Ikeja, Lagos has been pulled down to rid the Allen Roundabout of traffic gridlock.

According to Lagos State Government, the Allen Roundabout, housing the Fela’s statue was one of the major causes of traffic gridlock being experienced by motorists.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile said four roundabouts including Ikotun, 2nd roundabout on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Allen Avenue roundabout and Maryland would be removed to pave the road for expansion and free flow of traffic.

“The government, through the Ministry of Transportation, says the removal of some roundabouts and street furniture such as giant billboards will give room for road expansion and strategically ease off traffic congestion in some parts of the metropolis.”

The Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat, in a tweet on Tuesday, added the renovation of the Allen roundabout would end the chaos witnessed during turning in the area.