By Ajewole Joshua|ABNews|August 14, 2025.
In communities across Ekiti State, frustration is mounting as residents battle with roads that have deteriorated into dangerous, impassable stretches. From bustling towns to remote villages, potholes have widened into gaping craters, slowing movement, damaging vehicles, and threatening lives.
Farmers say they now struggle to transport produce to markets, with many watching their goods spoil due to delays. Commercial drivers lament longer travel times and higher maintenance costs, while traders and commuters complain that economic activities have been crippled. “What used to be a 20-minute trip now takes over an hour,” one resident in Ikole lamented. “Our roads are killing our businesses.”
The situation has sparked anger following reports that the governor held his daughter’s wedding in Oyo State, an action many see as a tacit admission that Ekiti’s roads are unfit for such events. For residents, this was not just a personal choice but a symbolic reminder of the administration’s disconnect from the everyday struggles of the people.
Critics say rather than urgently addressing the worsening infrastructure, the governor appears more focused on securing political endorsements ahead of the 2026 elections. Civil society groups warn that the neglect of essential services in favour of political positioning erodes public trust and risks further alienating citizens.
Community leaders are now calling for immediate intervention, stressing that leadership must prioritise the needs of the people over personal ambition. “We elected a governor to serve, not a politician to campaign,” a youth activist in Ado-Ekiti said.
As political activities heat up, residents are urging their fellow citizens to hold leaders accountable and demand action on decaying infrastructure. For them, the call is clear: Ekiti needs less politicking and more governance; roads repaired, jobs created, healthcare improved, and hope restored.
