PDP chieftain slams FG over collapsed Ikom-Boki-Obudu road

A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure has criticized the Federal Government's handling of the dilapidated Ikom-Boki-Obudu federal highway in Cross River State. Comrade Abang Pius Besong, a PDP candidate for the Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency, implored President Bola Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu, and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to take immediate action.

He emphasized that the road, also known as the Ikom-Wula-Obudu Road, serves as the lifeline of the Boki communities and its collapsed state has disrupted economic activities and mobility. Besong lamented the inability of farmers to transport their produce, mounting transportation costs, and the looming threat of post-harvest losses, all of which have adversely affected livelihoods.

Viral videos showcased trucks and buses stranded in deep mud, further highlighting the severity of the situation. The PDP chieftain stressed the economic significance of Boki's rich agricultural resources, such as cocoa and timber, to Cross River State and Nigeria. He urged stakeholders to set aside political differences and prioritize the urgent rehabilitation of the 140-kilometre highway, warning that its poor condition posed threats to food security, education, healthcare, local commerce, and overall well-being.