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Oyo govt accuses FG of intentionally excluding Makinde from federal road project launch

The Oyo government said the decision to exclude Mr Makinde was politically motivated. The post Oyo govt accuses FG of intentionally excluding Makinde from federal road project launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

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Oyo govt accuses FG of intentionally excluding Makinde from federal road project launch

The Federal Government has launched the reconstruction of the Ibadan-Ijebu Road, a major infrastructure project valued at N297 billion. The project, which connects Ibadan in Oyo State to Ijebu Ode in Ogun State, was flagged off by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and other dignitaries, including Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.

However, the Oyo State government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, expressed disappointment and protest over his exclusion from the launch event. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Makinde's Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, stated that the governor's exclusion was a sign that the federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, was taking the 2027 political race too far. The Oyo government described the decision to exclude Makinde as politically motivated, as reported by Premium Times.

The Ibadan-Ijebu Road reconstruction project was launched despite the Oyo State government's objections. The project aims to dualise the road, improving transportation and economic development in the region.

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