The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke following the collapse of a newly constructed road in the Aduramigba area of Ido-Osun less than 24 hours after its completion.
The road, which stretches from the Trade Fair Complex through Adeleke Estate to Ido-Osun Junction, was reportedly tarred on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, but was washed away after heavy rainfall on Thursday, May 15, 2025, prompting protests from community residents.
In a statement released on Sunday, APC spokesperson Kola Olabisi claimed the incident validated the party's longstanding concerns about the alleged incompetence of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led administration in handling infrastructure development in the state.
"Osun State is currently undergoing one of its most precarious moments in history. The state's developmental progress has suffered tremendously under the minimalist and ineffective administration of Governor Adeleke for over two years now," Olabisi stated.
The APC alleged that the road project was executed using laterite instead of the approved stone base, explaining why it could not withstand a single day of rainfall. The party has called for the disclosure of the contractor's identity and demanded an investigation into the matter.
"We have been proven right that contracts are being given to unqualified individuals, including fertiliser dealers who have no experience in road construction," Olabisi claimed, warning residents to be cautious around government-led infrastructure projects due to potential safety risks.
The opposition party further criticized the Adeleke administration for what it described as widespread incompetence and mismanagement across various sectors, alleging that the government lacks both sincerity and technical capacity.
"The people of Osun are witnessing the fallout of governance built on propaganda and misdirected priorities. One cannot give what he does not have," the APC spokesperson added.
In response to the situation, Governor Adeleke has ordered a comprehensive review of the 4.76-kilometre road project. His spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed in a statement on Saturday that officials from the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Works, and the O-RAMP Project had been deployed to assess the situation.
The APC has called for the reconstruction of the road using standard engineering materials and procedures, emphasizing that compromised construction standards could endanger lives and property of Osun residents.