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Residents of Elebu–Idi Ahun Decry Deplorable Road Condition, Urge Governor Makinde to Intervene
IBADAN — Residents of the Elebu–Idi Ahun axis in the Ibadan South-West area of Oyo State have raised an alarm over the worsening state of the major link road in their community, describing it as a "death trap" and calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently intervene.
In an open letter released in the early hours of Friday, the residents, drawn from Elebu, Abese, Asaka, Aba Ado, Olosun, Agbada, and nearby communities, lamented the persistent neglect of the road despite their multiple appeals to the state government.
They highlighted the dangers faced daily, especially during the rainy season, noting that the road becomes waterlogged and impassable, posing serious threats to the lives and livelihoods of commuters and residents alike.
The open letter reads:
Open Letter to Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde
Dear Governor Makinde,
We, the concerned residents of Elebu/Abese/Asaka, Aba Ado, Olosun, Agbada, and surrounding communities, are writing to bring to your attention the deplorable state of the Elebu-IDI AHUN Road. Despite our repeated efforts to reach out to your office and the state government through various media channels, our pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
The Elebu-IDI AHUN Road has become a death trap, particularly during the rainy season. The waterlogged road claims lives annually, and with another rainy season upon us, our fears are palpable. We urge you to take immediate action to address this critical issue.
With over 5 million residents living in these communities, it is imperative that your administration prioritizes our safety and well-being. We implore you to intervene and provide a lasting solution to the challenges posed by the Elebu-IDI AHUN Road.
We anxiously await your prompt response and action.
Yours faithfully,
Concerned Resident
The residents expressed hope that the governor, known for his infrastructural strides across the state, would consider the plight of the Elebu–Idi Ahun community and take swift action to rehabilitate the road.