Amanze Chinonye
Residents of Ogun State have taken to social media to challenge Governor Dapo Abiodun’s recent claims of massive road infrastructure achievements, alleging that many of the listed projects remain either uncompleted or in deplorable condition.
The controversy erupted after the Ogun State Government released a list of more than 100 completed or ongoing road projects between 2019 and 2025.
However, residents quickly flooded social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with videos and photos showing waterlogged, potholed, and impassable roads across communities such as Lafenwa, Lambe-Giwa, Ajuwon, and Akute.
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Using the trending hashtag #DapoFixOgunRoads, residents shared raw testimonies of their daily ordeals and accused the governor of misrepresentation. One user, @Tundeskie, directly addressed Governor Abiodun and his deputy, saying:
“Mr. Governor @DapoAbiodunCON and Madam Deputy @NoimotOyedele,
I promise you, you will feel the pressure – the same pressure we feel daily just trying to survive.
This is not politics. This is accountability. And if you think we will stop, you’ve underestimated how angry, awake, and united the people are.
Fix the roads. Serve the people. Or face the revolt of voices you can’t silence.
We will not stop. Until you start.”
Another user, @UnKleAyo, posted a video of the Sango-Ota underbridge area, which the state government claimed to have completed, writing:
“DAPOOO @DapoAbiodunCON,
This is Sango Road under bridge (this morning), you claimed to have commissioned.
Those yellow buses you see here, I used to board at 3am direct to Oshodi – to my work in V.I, in 2018.
The condition of the road has not changed.”
In a separate post showing a flooded roadway, the same user lamented:
“I want you to take a minute and look at this giant-sized lake Victoria running through a major road.”
This road-flood once claimed the life of a child.
Yesterday, Emperor @DapoAbiodunCON claimed to have completed this road.
Another resident, @petiteparrot, described the government’s ongoing project claims as deceptive, saying:
“This is the boundary road @OGSG_Official claims is ongoing development‼!
This is what it’s like EVERY TIME it rains!
This is what we’ve been going through for years now!”
Beyond social media outrage, the campaign has also moved offline. Several civic and professional groups, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), have joined calls for transparency and immediate rehabilitation of key road networks. Small business owners in Ota and Ijebu-Ode complained that road conditions have crippled commercial activity, increased transport fares, and worsened the cost of goods.
Ogun State ranks among the top states in Nigeria for road-related accidents, according to data from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), a statistic residents say underscores the poor state of the roads.
Governor Abiodun has dismissed the criticisms as “politically motivated,” insisting that his administration has undertaken “unprecedented infrastructural renewal” across all three senatorial districts of the state.
He cited ongoing reconstructions in Sango-Ota, Sagamu, and Ijebu-Ode as evidence of progress.
Despite the governor’s assurances, the #DapoFixOgunRoads campaign continues to gain traction, symbolizing growing public frustration over infrastructure decay in one of Nigeria’s most industrialized states and deepening distrust between citizens and those they elected to serve.
Amanze Chinonye is a Staff Correspondent at Prime Business Africa, a rising star in the literary world, weaving captivating stories that transport readers to the vibrant landscapes of Nigeria and the rest of Africa. With a unique voice that blends with the newspaper's tradition and style, Chinonye's writing is a masterful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Through her words, Chinonye paints vivid portraits of everyday African life, from the bustling markets of Nigeria's Lagos to the quiet villages of South Africa's countryside . With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the complexities of Nigerian society, Chinonye's writing is both a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and a powerful call to action for a brighter future. As a writer, Chinonye is a true storyteller, using her dexterity to educate, inspire, and uplift readers around the world.
