The Peoples Assembly for Good Governance (PAGG) has faulted the Edo State Government over the deplorable condition of roads across the state, rejecting the excuse that the rainy season is responsible for delayed repairs.
PAGG, formerly the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), stated this after its quarterly meeting held on Tuesday, September 27, 2026, where it reviewed developments in the state.
The group specifically criticized the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, for attributing the bad roads to the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki and asking residents to endure until the rains subside.
“We are not Obaseki’s spokespersons, neither are we members of the PDP. However, the present administration has been in office for close to two years and should take responsibility for its own performance. Blaming the past administration cannot substitute for action,” PAGG said.
The group described roads across Edo as riddled with potholes and almost impassable, saying journeys that should take two to three hours now take up to nine hours due to bad roads and congestion.
PAGG questioned why road construction cannot be done during the rainy season when other states are executing similar projects, arguing that a committed government should explore engineering solutions rather than use rainfall as an excuse.
It also cited the recent flag-off of rehabilitation works on sections of the Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road by the Federal Government, noting that it was ironic that the state government celebrated that intervention while other internal roads remain deplorable.
According to the group, the rains have not stopped political activities, including inauguration of campaign committees for the 2027 elections, yet residents are told to wait for the dry season for road intervention.
PAGG also raised concern over the delay in completing the Ramat Park flyover bridge and reiterated its opposition to the proposed Edo State airline, describing it as expensive and misplaced at a time when road infrastructure needs urgent attention.
“We maintain that government should prioritise projects that directly improve the lives of the majority of Edo people,” the group said.
It added that it would pursue lawful means to challenge wasteful expenditure, including petitioning the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) where necessary, and warned against attempts to intimidate critics.
The group called on the Okpebholo administration to urgently reassess its priorities and commence repairs on critical roads across the state.
