Commuters Cry Out to Sanwo-Olu Over Dilapidated Mowo–Ikoga Road

…Describe Situation as Embarrassing to Federal and State Governments

Residents and commuters in Badagry have renewed calls for urgent government intervention over the deteriorating condition of the Mowo–Ikoga–Zebbe–Ado Odo road, a critical corridor linking communities in Badagry to neighbouring Ogun State through Ado Odo.
Once a vibrant transport artery during the heyday of Molue and Bolekaja buses, the road has reportedly degenerated into a hazardous stretch marked by deep potholes, severe erosion, and muddy sections that have made movement increasingly difficult for motorists, pedestrians, and traders.
Residents describe the situation as both a state and national embarrassment, arguing that the prolonged neglect of such a strategic route reflects poorly on public infrastructure management.

In a commentary circulated on social media, Badagry-based social commentator Prince Samuel Mawutin Ofade lamented what he termed years of abandonment. He said the road’s decline has imposed severe economic and social hardship on communities along the axis.
According to Ofade, despite the strategic importance of the corridor, there appears to be little sustained advocacy at the state legislative level to address its worsening condition. He questioned the responsiveness of elected representatives at both state and federal levels, stressing that infrastructure lobbying and constituency development should remain central responsibilities of public office holders.

He also expressed frustration over recurring political assurances, including claims that a rehabilitation contract had been awarded last year, allegedly under the influence of President Bola Tinubu—claims residents say have yet to translate into visible construction activity.
“The condition of this road has gone beyond a transportation challenge. It has become a human welfare issue. Communities along this axis face daily risks and mounting economic losses,” he stated.

Residents note that the road serves hundreds of communities and functions as a vital access route for farmers transporting produce, traders conveying goods, and students commuting to schools across state lines. Its continued deterioration, they warn, threatens livelihoods and regional commerce.
Community leaders are now urging the Badagry Local Government authority to formally engage both the Lagos State Government and relevant federal agencies to prioritise the road’s rehabilitation. They caution that further delay could render the corridor completely impassable, particularly during the rainy season.

As political mobilisation gradually gathers pace ahead of the 2027 general elections, public pressure in Badagry appears to be intensifying. The prevailing sentiment, residents say, is clear: development must move from rhetoric to reality.
For communities along the Mowo–Ikoga–Zebbe–Ado Odo corridor, the demand is direct and unwavering—swift intervention and sustainable solutions to restore a road they consider essential to their economic survival and social wellbeing.