{
  "id": 3052802,
  "title": "Tinubu’s stance on ‘unnecessary’ flyovers not targeted at Ondo – Gov Aiyedatiwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/tinubus-stance-on-unnecessary-flyovers-not-targeted-at-ondo-gov",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/tinubus-stance-on-unnecessary-flyovers-not-targeted-at-ondo-gov-aiyedatiwa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has clarified that President Bola Tinubu's comments about governors constructing unnecessary flyovers were not aimed at him. Aiyedatiwa defended the construction of the 2.38km Oyemekun-Oba Adesida flyover in Akure, stating it was a necessity due to chronic traffic congestion along that route. This comes after Tinubu had previously criticized state governors for prioritizing flyover construction over more critical infrastructure needs, despite increases in state allocations since his election. Speaking at the flyover's inauguration, Aiyedatiwa dismissed those who see only negativity, emphasizing that the flyover is a practical solution to a long-standing issue, not a vanity project as some may perceive.",
  "summary": "Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday defended the construction of the 2.38 kilometre Oyemekun‑Oba Adesida flyover in Akure, the state capital, stressing that President Bola Tinubu’s remark on governors constructing unnecessary flyovers was not directed at him. According to the governor, the construction of the flyover was a necessity due to the constant traffic congestion […]…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Don’t quote Tinubu out of context, Aiyedatiwa clarifies flyover comments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/dont-quote-tinubu-out-of-context-aiyedatiwa-clarifies-flyover-comments",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:26:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}