In Osun, Potholes Takeover Osogbo, Other Cities
By Waheed Adekunle
Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, has become centre of potholes in recent times. This worrisome development was occasioned by the palpable negligence on the part of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) -led government.
The ubiquitous potholes have become the headache of motorists and other road users, especially the commercial motorists and cyclists who daily ply the routes and are forced to part with their in the name of daily tickets.
Recall that Governor Adeleke, in October 2023, flagged off the purported 100billion naira infra plan touted to address what he described as infrastructural deficits.
The proposed capital projects, according to the government, are designed to catalyze the much desired socioeconomic growth and development in the state. Regrettably, none of the said infrastructural projects has been completed in the last eight months and there is no sign that one would reach completion soon.
Instead, it was discovered that the state government phoney infra plan failed integrity test on specifications and direction of project implementation as manifested in its failure to capture patching and rehabilitation of the existing roads.
Under the current government, it is safe to maintain that poor infrastructure maintenance is now a culture as the government usually pays lip service to the rehabilitation of the existing and inherited infrastructures.
Many of the major and access roads all over the state have become inaccessible and impassable for the people to the extent that these deplorable roads are now becoming the deathtraps to residents and road users. From Osogbo to Iwo, Iwo to Ikire, Ikire to Gbongan, Gbongan to Ode-Omu, Ode-Omu to Ile-Ife, Ile-Ife to Ifetedo, Ifetedo to Ilesa, Ilesa to Ikirun, Ikirun to Ibokun, Ibokun to Ada, Ada to Ororuwo, Ororuwo to Agba, Agba to Iragbiji, Iragbiji to Okuku, Okuku to Ila-Orangun, Ila-Orangun to Oke-Ila and Oke-Ila to Ora Igbomina, Ora-Igbomina to Ilobu, Ilobu to Ifon and Erin-Osun, Erin-Osun to Ejigbo among other notable villages, towns and cities, the story is the same.
Alas! instead of the state government to deploy resources from the huge allocation accrued to it for road rehabilitation and maintenance, the current government is busy embarking on white elephant projects with little or no importance or direct impact to the state economy and her people.
Of what benefit is the proposed five flyovers by the state government if not for ego boosting and pecuniary gains?
Of what significance is the Lameco 4-span flyover allegedly being constructed by the government if not for political jamboree, mere gratification and unearned sycophancy? How can a serious government justifies the importance of the proposed Owode-Ede's flyover bridge whereas there are several kilometers of deplorable intra roads that have been impeding the desired growth and development in the affected communities?
Similarly, the humongous funds which would be expended on the politically conceived Ikirun and Ile-Ife flyovers would have been judiciously used to rehabilitate all the deplorable roads within and outside the two cities if truly the mission was to address the infrastructural deficits as unconsciously and unconscionably vowed by the Adeleke's government and to also fix rural roads that would have helped agriculture development in the state.
However, a visit to Osogbo from any part of the country will no doubt expose one to the embarrassing-and-sorry state of the major roads within the capital city as many of these roads have become practically impassable for the road users. The most embarrassing situation are the conspicuous potholes from popular Olaiya to Ogo-Oluwa, and Onward to the state government secretariat - the regular route being plied virtually on daily basis by government officials including the Governor.
As of today, there are several identified potholes on the busiest road tormenting the motorists particularly those that are not resident in Osogbo each time they ply through the road.
The story is the same from Olaiya to Old-garage and Olonkoro to Igbonna towards Ayetoro and Omowest area as well as Ota-Efun to the newly tarred Osogbo/Ikirun roads. One can't give accurate number of potholes on this axis as many of these deep potholes have turned to deathtraps.
Driving through Oja-Oba to Sabo junction as well as Testing-ground to Aderin towards power-line area, the terrible situation of the roads called for urgent public concern. The scenario is not different on Dele-Yes-Sir to Dada-Estate towards Capital Area as well as Okefia, likewise Oja-Oba to Ita-Olokan towards Oke-Ayepe including Oja-Oba to Olugunna towards Agbede to Obate and Oke-Baale among other notable areas in the state metropolis.
It is unfortunate that potholes could suddenly emerge on the portion of the newly tarred Ikirun/Osogbo road done by the present government which was overblown out of proportion by the media team of Governor Adeleke's government. As I write, a portion of the abysmally tarred road had grown sharp potholes capable of endangering lives of drivers, motorists and other road users if cautions are not taken while driving especially at nights.
One would wonder what could have been the reason for the sudden damage of the newly tarred road that is just a year old since inauguration.
Infact, there is no reason for the newly tarred portion of the road to experience any pothole if quality and standard materials were deployed and used by competent contractors and as well handled by reputable civil engineers.
A similarly scenario were the eyesore potholes on the newly tarred Osogbo East Bypass ringroad along Ilesa Garage via Oke-Baale that were recently patched by the state government after it was widely reported on the social media platforms by the concerned citizens.
It is quite regrettable that many of the newly constructed or rehabilitated roads under the current government experience this menace every now and then and this no doubt confirms substandard materials and poor equipment used for capital projects in the state by the present government.
If nothing had happened to the portions of Osogbo/Ikirun and Osogbo East Bypass roads executed by the immediate past administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, there is no reason to experience any form of damage on the new portions of the said roads executed by the current government if there is genuity in governance and purposeful leadership.
Instead, the state government is commiting a whooping sum of 24billion naira plus on Old-garage/Lameco road and separate flyovers at Okefia and Lameco at the expense of existing roads that are crying for attention and maintenance due to their sorry state.
So, the ranging questions now are that why is the administration of Governor Adeleke expending outrageous amount of money on the needless capital projects at the detriment of existing infrastructures that need urgent attention and constant maintenance? Why are many of the newly tarred roads wearing out and developing potholes even before their official inauguration for public use? Who are the real contractors handling many of these public works? When would the state get it right particularly at this rosy time of humongous funds coming to the state's coffers monthly?
As citizens, we are monitoring every happening and occurrence under the current government and sooner or later, a reckoning period will knock at the door.
May God heal our land!

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i dont know why anybody expects anything meaningful from Governor/ Atilogwu Dancer Adeleke

More pictures of potholes in Osun State roads under Adeleke government

I thought they said he's the best governor in Nigeria presently

Can u channel this complaint to the appropriate ministry so that they can do something about it. Because I know Gov. Adeleke is a man that has the people at heart

If Atiku should come to osun today, he shouldn't worry about Toilet, we gats him covered. Have you seen our VIP toilet in Osun state? 😌

2026 will surely end Adeleke government in Osun State. The man is unproductive in Osun State government. A failure personified Governor.

EreluRoz:
I thought they said he's the best governor in Nigeria presently

for where. Worst Governor so far in the history of Osun State since 1991

press9jatv:
If Atiku should come to osun today, he shouldn't worry about Toilet, we gats him covered. Have you seen our VIP toilet in Osun state? 😌

2026 will surely end Adeleke government in Osun State. The man is unproductive in Osun State government. A failure personified Governor.

Omo! The vip toilet thing off me

Beautifulday:


Omo! The vip toilet thing off me

seriously 😐

Governor Ademola Adeleke's Neglect and Failed Promise for Osun Youth and Sports.
By Sesan Opadoyin
Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office on November 27, 2022, with a promise to develop sports and upgrade the Osogbo Sports Stadium to international standards within his first 100 days in office. This commitment was made on January 16, 2023, during the 3rd edition of the Late Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup at the Osun State Stadium. However, by the time his administration celebrated its 100 days on March 7, 2023, this promise remained unfulfilled.
Recently, on a political radio program, "Agbami Oselu," broadcast on Fresh FM Osogbo on July 7, 2024, the Osun State Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, confirmed that the current administration of the PDP and Governor Adeleke is prioritizing road and bridge construction, while youth ,children’s and other critical activities are not a focus. This is evident in the 2024 approved budget, which reveals a glaring neglect of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The budget analysis shows alarming figures:
- Sports and Special Needs:
- Budget Allocation: ₦2,071,592,550
- Quarterly Pro-ration: ₦517,898,137.50
- Q1 2024 Spending: ₦246,389,310.08
- Q1 2024 vs Q1 Pro-ration:47.57%
- Q1 2024 vs 2024 Budget: 11.89%
- Youth Affairs:
- Budget Allocation: ₦4,300,965,430
- Quarterly Pro-ration: ₦1,075,241,357
- Q1 2024 Spending: ₦12,175,139.85
- Q1 2024 vs Q1 Pro-ration: 1.13%
- Q1 2024 vs 2024 Budget:0.28%
These figures indicate insufficient support for the youth and sports sectors in the state. The significant gap between planned expenditure and actual spending suggests a lack of commitment to these areas.
The lack of budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Youth and Sports is a clear indicator of the administration's failure to prioritize the needs and development of young people in Osun State. The youth must take action. Engage with local representatives to demand better funding and support for youth and sports programs. Collaborate with non-governmental organizations and private sector entities to seek alternative support and funding. Explore innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to create opportunities within the sports and youth sectors, independent of government support. Additionally, actively monitor and hold the government accountable for budget allocations and expenditures to ensure transparency and appropriate use of funds.
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration has clearly failed to deliver on its promises to the youth and sports sectors. The current budget allocation reflects neglect, undermining the potential growth and development of young people in Osun State. It is time for the youth to rise, advocate for their rights, and demand the support they deserve for a brighter future.

press9jatv:
If Atiku should come to osun today, he shouldn't worry about Toilet, we gats him covered. Have you seen our VIP toilet in Osun state? 😌

2026 will surely end Adeleke government in Osun State. The man is unproductive in Osun State government. A failure personified Governor.

Did you not vigorously campaign for him during Osun gubernatorial election season? What changed?

If you dash Ogun state these roads, they'll appreciate o! Half bread is better than none.

From the begining, we don know shey ade the dancer will be a failure but the op dey among those that campaigned for the disaster, so op is among those that should be stoned for bringing this disaster to osun state

After all the hype I hope this family doesn't mess this up like other politicians
If you say you’re already a billionaire family, why mess this up?

No Nigeria road is Free from death trap road
Even the glorified LAGOS is filled with potholes everywhere
The Badagry express way under construction, many portions has been washed away
Orile axis is cut off completely, mile 2 axis,coker axis has been washed away.
Let them no use this one do politics
Just like the foolish politics cancerworm PDP are doing in Abia
Trying to discredit Otti just one year of taking over
After they wasted 24 years.

dominique:


Did you not vigorously campaign for him during Osun gubernatorial election season? What changed?

As far as I’m concerned, it’s my right to campaign for him or not. Also it’s my right and choice to expose the clueless and bad leadership roles his cronies and team are perpetuating in Osun State government. Osun state doesn’t belong to certain people. Osun State belongs to citizens of Osun

Ona Oshogbo ki ki gallopu
Ona Oshogbo ki ki gallopu
Olori* la deleke
Ona Oshogbo ki ki gallopu
Be do Ona ede ko si gallopu

Only a Yoruba OG knows the song to the lyrics above.
Those that watched Television Osun when it was launched

Na wa for these people sef. See how a whole state capital in south west, the state where Tinubu, the president of Nigeria actually comes
from, is looking like they just fought a civil war there.
I'm not talking about the potholes, but the dilapidated & poor looking buildings/structures of the residents that you can't even find even in a local village in Ebonyi state.
I'm sure some buildings there were built in 1942.
The president and youths of Osun State have all ran to Lagos and be claiming "awa Lagos" while their state is like they are still in 1952.


Tueh!!

Cry all you want dance governor will spend his 8years,imole ti de okunkun paramo ni gbogbo ipinle Osun

press9jatv:
for where. Worst Governor so far in the history of Osun State since 1991

johnnyessence, I thought you're the propaganda mouthpiece for the Osun govt on Nairaland. Looks like you've been sacked.

COMRADES, even in rich states like Rivers and Lagos States there are potholes

What message the op is trying to pass?

This op get time for this nonsense can you please 🙏🙏🙏 tell us which state in Nigeria + Abuja that is free from potholes??

The dancing governor will fix it 2 months to re-election.

RenaissanceGuy:
johnnyessence, I thought you're the propaganda mouthpiece for the Osun govt on Nairaland. Looks like you've been sacked.

Ade dancer the clueless pauper will be thoroughly defeated and dealt with in 2026 governorship Election 🗳. It’s matter of months

See state capital looking like shithole
Wtf.. dilapidated lowlife hungry looking buildings see the junction self ,na wao!

No wonder they all claim Lagos indigenous people,

I can't imagine a state capital in this situation in 21st century,

Sophisticated shithole with this kind of dilapidated buses plying the roads in the state capital

...and he was busy dancing at davido's wedding like a bag of garri

Have you finished dashing it to Abia n Anambra.

Beremx:
If you dash Ogun state these roads, they'll appreciate o! Half bread is better than none.