• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, June 13, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Community Begs Gov Makinde For Intervention Over Death Of APC Chieftain On Dilapidated Bridge

by Remi Adebayo
5 days ago
in News
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has been called upon to fix the dilapidated Itosi River Bridge along Ilu-Aje Village, Ilora in Afijio local government area of State, to prevent loss of more lives on the bridge linking the community with Akinyele local government area of the state.

Advertisement

The appeal followed the death of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the community, Hon. Gabriel Olayiwola.

LEADERSHIP learnt that the deceased, who was also a farmer, lost his life when his motorcycle, which had bags of fertilizer strapped to it, glided off the ramshackle bridge into the river.

Reacting to Olayiwola’s death, another APC chieftain in the LGA, Alhaji Ademola Wasiu Alli, lamented the tragic and untimely passing of the party faithful, describing him as more than just a loyal party member, but a “dependable pillar, a unifying force, and a respected voice of wisdom within our ranks.”

He further described the deceased as one who embodied the virtues of conviction, courage, and integrity. “His tireless commitment to the progressive cause and his continuous efforts in strengthening our political structure will remain indelibly etched in our hearts.”

RELATED

Mutfwang Approves 90% CONMESS, 75% Hazard Pay For Plateau Health Workers,

June 12: Gov Mutfwang Pardons 2 Convicts

14 minutes ago
Air Peace Debunks Oshiomhole’s Extortion Allegations, Demands CCTV Footage From FAAN

Air Peace Debunks Oshiomhole’s Extortion Allegations, Demands CCTV Footage From FAAN

16 minutes ago

Alli called on the Oyo State government and relevant authorities to immediately investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

“Furthermore, I urge them to take swift and decisive action to ensure such a preventable tragedy never occurs again. The safety and well-being of our people must always remain a top priority,” he said.

Another resident who craved anonymity lamented that aside from Olayiwola, the bridge had claimed the life of another resident of the community earlier in the year, adding that the tragedy could have been prevented if swift action had been taken.

“Although the villagers have tried their possible best to put this bridge in a manageable condition by contributing money to put it in the present condition. The bridge has been a death point to our beloved community members and many more to come, if drastic measure is not taken.

“We cannot continue to watch silently as more lives are endangered due to this infrastructural neglect. We are therefore making a passionate appeal to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, a leader who has always shown commitment to the welfare of the people, to kindly intervene with immediate alacrity,” he appealed.

He further appealed to the lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintude, to support the community in halting avoidable deaths of innocent souls by facilitating the construction of the bridge.

Residents of the community also appealed to the lawmaker representing Oyo Federal Constituency, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, “to please help us out of their legislative duty to look into this and fulfill their campaign mandate as promised when campaigning to the House of Representatives seat back in 2023.”

Similar appeals were made to the lawmaker representing Afijio state constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Oladeji Oparinde, and chairman of the local government area council, Hon. Femi Aikomo, among others.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel



SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Alcaraz Beat Sinner In Epic French Open Final

Next Post

‘No Discord Between Us’, Sanwo-Olu Breaks Silence Over Alleged Rift With Tinubu

Remi Adebayo

Remi Adebayo

You May Like

Mutfwang Approves 90% CONMESS, 75% Hazard Pay For Plateau Health Workers,
News

June 12: Gov Mutfwang Pardons 2 Convicts

2025/06/13
Air Peace Debunks Oshiomhole’s Extortion Allegations, Demands CCTV Footage From FAAN
News

Air Peace Debunks Oshiomhole’s Extortion Allegations, Demands CCTV Footage From FAAN

2025/06/13
Aiyedatiwa Begs Ondo Students To Apply For NELFUND Loan
News

Aiyedatiwa Seeks Assembly’s Confirmation Of 12 Nominees As Ondo Commissioners

2025/06/13
Nigeria, China Urged To Deepen Trade Ties Amid Global Shocks
Business

China Grants Zero-tariff To All Imports From Nigeria, 52 others

2025/06/13
Federal Gov’t Has Made Job Creation Central To Energy Sector Reforms — Labour Minister
News

Federal Gov’t Has Made Job Creation Central To Energy Sector Reforms — Labour Minister

2025/06/13
‘Uncle Sam’ Is Journalism’s Doyen, Nigeria’s Pride — Tinubu
News

‘Uncle Sam’ Is Journalism’s Doyen, Nigeria’s Pride — Tinubu

2025/06/13
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

NIS Is Critical To NSC’s Vision – Dikko

Super Falcons Retain 36th Position In FIFA World Rankings, Best Team In Africa

NGO Slams NSC’s Leadership, Claims ‘Honeymoon’ Period Is Over

Wikki Tourists Resume Training For NNL Super 8 Playoff

Serena Remains My Role Model – Gauff

Poland Manager Quits After Lewandowski’s Captaincy Row

Galatasaray Sign Leroy Sané From Bayern Munich

Wimbledon Increases Prize Money, Winner To Receive $4.07m

Why We Failed To Sign Osimhen – Al-Hilal President

2026 Will Be Joshua’s Final Year In Boxing, Says Promoter Hearn

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.