Community leaders endorse Adeleke over completion of N16.5bn first dual carriageway

Community leaders in Ilesa have endorsed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid following the completion of the N16.5 billion dual carriageway and 10 township roads.

The leaders cited that the dual carriageway, the first of its kind in the town, transformed the ancient city, improved connectivity, stimulated economic activity, and enhanced overall development.

The community leaders, during on-the-spot assessment by the government, consisting of princes, head of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW), Ilesa-West Council chairman, chairmen of  Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN)and Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association of Nigeria (MOTOAN), Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MTUN) and Igbo leader applauded Adeleke.

Prince Adeyemi Adeniran lauded the road infrastructure executed by Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying, “the dual carriageway and other road project has change the face of the town. It has improved the economic benefit of the town, prevent cases of accidents. During the time of late Owa-Obokun, is always difficult for him to go out of his palace but that has stopped now.

We are ready to support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reelection by voting en masse for him. We are sure that if he completes his 8years in office, he would do more for us.”

One of the leaders of the Igbo community, Nze Akudina Obi, stated, “The business activities along this corridor have improved drastically and people come from far and near to trade because of the ease of transportation.

“We pass a vote of confidence in the administration of Adeleke and we will ensure that he secures a second term in office come August 2026.”

Similarly, the Vice Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW), Abuja Park, Temitope Matthew, said, “This road is beneficial to my members, and we are in full support of this government. We will vote for him massively in the 2026 gubernatorial poll.”

Earlier, Osun State Government, through the Director of Highways, Engr Moruf Ojebode, said the administration of Governor Adeleke constructed the 6.2-kilometer dual carriageway alongside 10 other township roads in Ilesa to stimulate industrial growth, expand business hubs and support emerging enterprises in the ancient town.

He noted that the road projects are part of Adeleke’s infrastructure-driven agenda to reposition Ilesa as a major commercial and economic corridor in the state.

He added that the improved road network, which totalled 20kilometers  has eased movement, enhanced access to markets and industrial clusters, and created a more enabling environment for investors and small-scale businesses.

Ojebode continued, “That dual carriageway has put Ilesa in the limelight, it has developed the town more by bringing out the majestic upliftment of the ancient town. We have completed other roads in the town, numbering about 10, namely: Ademoroti, Ogbon titun, Bonke, Ita Ofa, Atakunmosa market, Imose, Adeti, Oke Ese, Ajimoko and INEC roads.”

Culled from vanguard