Adeleke Alleges Sabotage, Orders Repairs After ₦8.52bn Osogbo Flyover Develops Structural Fault

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate repairs and heightened security around public infrastructure after a section of the newly commissioned ₦8.52 billion Lameco Flyover in Osogbo developed a structural fault less than one month after it was inaugurated.

The governor also alleged that the damage was the result of sabotage and vandalism, directing security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible.

The 672-metre flyover was officially commissioned on July 1, 2026, as one of the flagship projects under the state government's ₦100 billion multi-flyover infrastructure programme, which is designed to improve traffic flow and modernise transportation networks across Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Owode-Ede and Ikirun.

Authorities temporarily restricted access to parts of the flyover after a section of the carriageway developed a depression following prolonged rainfall.

State engineers were immediately deployed to assess the damage and commence repair works.

Governor Adeleke later visited the site alongside officials of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, where he received a technical briefing from the ministry's Permanent Secretary, Engr. Bashiru Bello, on the condition of the bridge and ongoing restoration efforts.

Following the inspection, Adeleke praised engineers for their swift response but insisted that the damage was caused by deliberate acts aimed at undermining his administration's infrastructure programme.

In a statement posted on his official X account, the governor said:

"Yesterday evening, I inspected the vandalised section of the Lameco Flyover in Osogbo. I commend the hardworking engineers from the Ministry of Works who have swiftly mobilised to the site to ensure the immediate repair of the damaged section."

He added that he had received a detailed briefing from the Permanent Secretary on what he described as the circumstances surrounding the alleged act of vandalism.

"It is unfortunate that some saboteurs, whose sole objective is to undermine our developmental strides and destroy the legacy of this administration, would resort to attacking public infrastructure built with taxpayers' resources."

The governor did not publicly present evidence linking any individual or group to the alleged sabotage, and no arrests had been announced as of the time of filing this report.

Adeleke instructed security agencies to strengthen surveillance around critical public assets and ensure that those responsible, if identified, are brought to justice.

"I enjoin security agencies to strengthen the protection of public infrastructure across the state and ensure that those responsible for this criminal act are identified, arrested and brought to justice."

He also appealed to residents to help safeguard public facilities.

"These projects belong to the people of Osun State, and every well-meaning citizen has a responsibility to protect them from acts of sabotage and vandalism."

The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to completing major infrastructure projects across the state.

"My administration remains resolute in its commitment to delivering quality infrastructure and will not be deterred by the actions of those who seek to impede our progress."

The incident has triggered political exchanges between the Osun State Government and opposition figures, with competing narratives emerging over the cause of the structural defect.

While the state government attributes the damage to vandalism and sabotage, the outcome of any engineering assessment or official investigation is yet to be made public.

The controversy comes at a politically sensitive period, with Osun preparing for its off-cycle governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Lameco Flyover is one of several major infrastructure projects initiated by the Adeleke administration under its urban renewal programme.

The broader ₦100 billion infrastructure master plan includes the construction of multiple flyovers and road expansion projects intended to ease congestion, improve connectivity and stimulate economic activities across major urban centres in Osun State.

The structural defect is expected to place increased attention on construction quality, maintenance standards and oversight of large public infrastructure projects as emergency repairs continue.