The Chairman of Egbeda Local Government, Hon. Sikiru Oyedele Sanda, has responded to allegations made by Hon. Akin Alabi, the House of Representatives member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, surrounding the 5.13km road construction project at Nigerian Brewery, specifically covering Monatan Junction–Adogba–Ebenezery Spur into the Nigerian Brewery Junction.
Hon. Akin Alabi had alleged that the administration of Hon. Sanda hijacked and chased away engineers from the site, a claim that Hon. Sanda’s administration has vehemently denied.
In a statement released by Asiwaju Adekola Akorede, Media Aide to the Executive Chairman, Sanda’s administration reiterated its commitment to transparency and fairness in the execution of projects.
According to the statement, the road construction project is being carried out in accordance with established protocols, regulations, and the public interest. The Chairman is said to be working in line with the objectives of Governor Seyi Makinde, which include constructing high-quality roads that promote economic development at the grassroots.
The statement also corrected the notion that the road in question is not within the jurisdiction of the local government, citing that it is a ‘Trunk C Road’ that falls directly under the local government’s purview.
The Egbeda Local Government Chairman has invited those making the allegations to provide evidence to support their claims and to consult with the relevant regulatory agencies.
The statement concluded by emphasizing Sanda’s commitment to serving the public interest, despite the allegations.
