Adeleke Blames Sabotage For Osun Flyover Crisis, Vows Tightened Security

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, denounced the purported sabotage of a portion of the recently completed Lameco Bridge in Osogbo and accused anonymous politicians of funding the destruction of public property for political purposes.

After examining the damaged portion of the bridge and ordering immediate security surveillance of the state’s major public infrastructure, the governor made the accusation on Friday.

According to a statement from his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke was briefed by Ministry of Works and Infrastructure engineers prior to voicing concerns about the incident and a related case that had been reported at the Lagere Flyover.

The governor described the alleged actions as anti-development and stated that instead of destroying public property, politicians should concentrate on presenting their programs and records to voters.

“This is no longer politics.

“Election is about the people voting for the leaders of their choice. Our job as politicians is to market our plans and records. Why would any genuine politician arrange to destroy a beautiful edifice like the Lameco Bridge because of an election? That conduct is a hate crime against the people of Osun State.

“It is so immoral that Osun APC is not even ashamed of its masterminding such sabotage. I call on politicians to play the politics of development. These infrastructures were built with public funds. Why should we endanger the lives of our people and waste public resources simply because of elections?”

“I hereby direct immediate surveillance and monitoring of key infrastructures. We must secure public assets in the best interest of the state and her residents, Adeleke said

Who are we to blame for the swift deterioration of the Osun Flyover, just a month after its commissioning? Is it the government for oversight or lack of proper regulation? Could it be the contractors who perhaps did not prioritize quality? Or is it society’s collective negligence, turning a blind eye to substandard work?

The reality is, with such a short span of use, the structure’s failure raises questions about the integrity of the materials used and the accountability of those involved. More importantly, it puts the safety and lives of Nigerians at risk. As we ponder who is truly to blame, we must recognize that the issue extends beyond individuals—it reflects a systemic failure that endangers our infrastructure and our people.