Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over the poor condition of roads across the state, calling for urgent improvements to the infrastructure.
The actor raised the concern in a social media post after visiting Edo State. He said he was disappointed by the condition of the roads, especially considering the state’s rich history, culture and heritage.
According to Ogbonna, residents of Edo deserve better infrastructure, adding that poorly maintained roads are not just an embarrassment but also pose serious safety risks to motorists and other road users.
He questioned what the state government was doing to address the situation, expressing surprise that residents were still dealing with such road conditions in 2026.
In his words:
“Decided to take a road trip, and one thing I can say for certain is that Edo State, a land so rich in history, culture, and heritage, has absolutely no business having roads this terrible in 2026.
“The people of Edo deserve better infrastructure.
“These roads are not just an embarrassment; they are a serious safety concern for everyone who uses them.
“Mr Governor, what exactly is being done about these roads?
“2026, and we’re still dealing with this? SMH.”
Ogbonna’s comments attracted reactions from social media users, with several people sharing their own experiences and opinions about the state of roads in Edo.
One user, iamkingdinero1, wrote, “To see tarred roads for Edo State na by connection.”
Another commenter, ifee_uso, said, “Benin bypass has been hell,” while pere_kuzee blamed the situation on what the user described as choosing “olodo over capacity.”
Similarly, officiakelvinlarge commented, “You can imagine what the people of Edo State have gone through for the past 10 years.”
Other users also joined the discussion. Uncleowas wrote, “We are now global. The world is now knowing things about Edo State. Edo is shining,” while destination.ng questioned, “But what exactly are the duties of a state governor?”
The actor’s post has drawn renewed attention to concerns about road infrastructure in Edo State, with residents and other social media users using the opportunity to share their views on the condition of roads and the responsibilities of the state government
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