Edo Government Blames Obaseki for Poor Road Conditions

The Edo State Government has called on residents to be patient regarding road repairs, attributing the current poor road conditions to substandard construction work from the previous administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. During a media briefing on Wednesday, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, stated that construction engineers cannot effectively repair roads during the rainy season.

He emphasized that the administration under Governor Monday Okpebholo is committed to addressing the road infrastructure issues inherited from the Obaseki-led administration. Afegbua criticized the quality of road construction done previously, claiming that many roads are now deteriorating and full of potholes.

He noted that any repairs attempted during the rainy season would waste materials and public funds. The current administration plans to undertake significant road repairs once the dry season begins, assuring residents of their commitment to improving the state's road conditions.