Oshiomhole Urges Maintenance Over New Road Projects

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, expressed concerns on the Senate floor regarding the Federal Minister of Works' request for approval of 20 new road projects amidst the poor condition of existing highways in Nigeria. He argued that the sequence of constructing new roads without maintaining current ones is flawed, as roads are vital for transporting goods, accessing healthcare, and ensuring children's safety to school.

Oshiomhole's reputation for public accountability is underscored by his previous statements, including labeling the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited a “house of thieves” during a Senate committee probe, and his criticisms of the APC's pre-2023 naira redesign policy. His willingness to voice unpopular truths in a political environment often characterized by silence is notable, particularly regarding issues of public infrastructure and accountability.