Oluyole Federal Constituency : Ajimobi Approves Odo Ona Elewe , Idi Iroko, Olugbemi , Adewole Roads , 3 Others – Akande Sadipe Says , Calls for Responsible Journalism

Oluyole Federal Constituency : Ajimobi Approves Odo-Ona Elewe , Idi-Iroko-Olugbemi-Adewole Roads , 3 Others – Akande Sadipe Says , Calls for Responsible Journalism .

Member, House of Representatives from Oluyole Federal Constituency , Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K, has drawn the attention of Oyo State Government to the deplorable condition of state-owned roads in Oluyole Federal constituency of the state.

She listed the dilapidated portions in the axis to include the Odo-Ona Elewe Idi-iroko-Olugbemi-Adewole Road, among others. She stated this during a meeting in Ibadan, with residents of Odo-Ona Elewe-Idi-iroko-Olugbemi-Adewole road, Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and other stakeholders, on the deplorable condition of the road.

During the meeting, Hon. Akande-Sadipe detailed all the action she has taken to get in touch with FERMA to address the complaints on the length, scope and quality of the rehabilitation work. She provided some historical background on her efforts prior to the 2019 election while she was the Special Assistant Projects and BIP to late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.

Hon. Akande-Sadipe who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora, pointed out that, in the latter part of year 2018, Governor Abiola Ajimobi had given a written approval for the required repairs of the road and three other roads within Oluyole Federal Constituency, adding that she personally brought the issue of the dilapidated condition of the road to the attention of the Governor.

“On resumption at the National Assembly, I discovered that the road was listed as a 2019 capital project and announced the commencement of the repair work and here we are today all dissatisfied with the work delivered”, she said.

She maintained that the road, which serves as a major economic access point linking the state to other South west states, like Ogun and Lagos, is near to complete collapse.

“The poor road condition posed a serious challenge to residents of the area, damaging their vehicles and threatening their sources of livelihood. It has also endangered the evacuation of farm produce from the area”, she revealed .

Akande-Sadipe affirmed her commitment to work with both the State and Federal governments to bring succour to the community, by ensuring that the road is adequately rehabilitated with proper drainages.

Hon. Akande-Sadipe admonished broadcasters and journalists to practice professionalism at its best and ensure they make proper findings, so as not to mislead listeners.

She alleged Abiodun Adewole of Splash FM/Lagelu F.M, who was at the venue, of misrepresenting her despite her explanation that she was bereaved a few days prior to when he called, with the demise of her blood brother and therefore could not appear on his weekly programme. Akande-Sadipe added that she had forwarded written documentary evidence on actions taken by her, to address the concerns raised by the community to him.

She advised Ibadan based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat to practice responsible journalism as his false statements only aggravated the situation and should he continue, she would take legal action against his lack of journalistic ethics.

Sadipe queried why a self-acclaimed broadcaster like Oriyomi Hamzat would choose not to efficiently and responsibly carry out the due care of his profession by conducting proper investigative journalism, before making unfounded statements about her on air. “A simple trip to the FERMA’s office or a phone call to me would have cleared the air and given him an accurate storyline rather than the false sensational path he towed”.

The Director, FERMA, Oyo State, Engineer Babatunde Ige apologized for commenting in error on radio programme, that Hon. Akande-Sadipe had not written a complaint letter as she has earlier stated.

He said she had written to him requesting detailed information on the scope, length and specifications of the road works, but unfortunately his staff had not informed him.

In his response, the Chairman, Isokan Community, Mr. Olatunde Akadiri thanked Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe for her commitment, loyalty and support to the Constituency she represents and assured her of their prayers and consistent supports.

Present at the meeting were Baales, Executives of Community Associations within the vicinity of Odo-Ona Elewe Idi-iroko-Olugbemi-Adewole Road, Oyo ALGON Chairman, Hon. Abass Aleshinloye; Pa Alamu; Oluyole APC Leader, Alh. Ashake Adebiyi; APC Woman Leader Oluyole, Alh. Ladoja; APC Oluyole Youth Leader, Hon. Gbolagade, and other APC Party members, Engineer Ige Babatunde, the Director of FERMA, Oyo State and the project Engineer, Engr. Balogun.