APC Chieftain Raises Alarm as Ibadan–Gbongan Road Turns “Deadly Trap” for Holiday Travellers

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Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has condemned the worsening condition of the Ibadan–Gbongan federal road, describing it as a “death trap” endangering thousands of motorists daily.

Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, the former lawmaker and member of the defunct Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) said the once-major link route connecting Oyo, Osun, and Ondo States has deteriorated into a serious threat to public safety.

According to him, the road’s deplorable state posed even greater danger as the nation enters the festive period, when vehicular movement traditionally surges.

Oyintiloye warned that continued neglect could lead to more accidents, increased travel time, heightened insecurity, and economic losses for commuters and businesses that rely on the strategic corridor.

He lamented that the dual carriageway has become so damaged that motorists now avoid one entire lane, forcing traffic onto a single path riddled with deep potholes. The situation, he said, has made the highway “almost impassable” despite its importance as a major Southwest connector to other regions of Nigeria.

“Every part of the road is almost impassable, and this is causing untold hardship for motorists traveling on it,” he noted.

“In this festive season, traffic volume on the road will increase, and without emergency repairs, motorists might face more hardship and insecurity.”



While commending the Federal Government for its broad infrastructure drive under the Renewed Hope agenda, Oyintiloye stressed that urgent intervention on the Ibadan–Gbongan highway was non-negotiable for the safety and well-being of Nigerians.

He emphasized that dilapidated roads across the country continue to erode economic productivity, with Nigeria losing billions of naira yearly due to delays, vehicle damage, and disrupted logistics. Beyond financial losses, he lamented that poor road conditions have contributed to countless avoidable deaths and left travellers vulnerable to attacks.

Despite government budgets allocated annually for road construction and maintenance, Oyintiloye argued that the gap between planned infrastructure and on-ground reality remains wide.

He urged the Federal Ministry of Works to immediately mobilize emergency repairs and accelerate comprehensive rehabilitation works, especially as the festive season approaches and millions of Nigerians prepare to travel.

“A good road network will help sustain economic growth, create jobs, improve activities, and enrich the quality of life of the people,” he added.



Oyintiloye called for swift, sustained action to prevent further loss of lives, property, and economic opportunities along the critical route.