Adeleke Blames Politicians for Damage to Osun Bridge, Calls for Better Security

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has spoken out about the damage to part of the new Lameco Bridge in Osogbo. He accused some politicians of causing this damage to gain political advantage.

The governor made these claims on Friday after checking the damaged area of the bridge. He also ordered better security for important public structures all over the state.

His spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke got a report from engineers at the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure before showing his worries about this issue. Another similar problem was also reported at the Lagere Flyover.

Adeleke called these actions anti-development. He said politicians should focus on their achievements and plans instead of ruining public properties. “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?” Adeleke said.

The governor praised the engineers from the Ministry of Works for acting quickly. He ordered better monitoring of public infrastructure throughout the state. “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,” he stated.

The Lameco Flyover was shut down for traffic after a structural issue was found less than a month after it was opened on July 1.

This situation has led to political arguments. The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has accused members of the opposition All Progressives Congress of sabotage.

On the other hand, APC has denied the accusation. They claimed that the problems pointed to possible flaws in the project itself.

The APC has called for an independent check on the bridge's structure, while the state government insists that the damage was due to intentional vandalism.