Lagos Legislators Cast a Vote of No Confidence in Gov. Sanwo-Olu, Urge Immediate Measures to Address Deteriorating Roads

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have expressed concern over the increasing number of abandoned road projects across the state, calling on the government to urgently address the challenges faced by residents due to these uncompleted infrastructures.

Following extensive deliberations, the lawmakers unanimously resolved to summon the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, along with the contractors handling the projects, to present a comprehensive report on the status of abandoned roads in Lagos State.

The legislators urged relevant agencies to develop a clear strategy for completing the projects while ensuring adequate security measures for affected residents.

As part of its resolution, the House recommended that contractors receive an upfront payment of 60 to 70 per cent to facilitate the timely completion of road projects.

During the plenary session on Thursday, Speaker Mojisola Meranda called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to resume construction on the abandoned Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road in Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA.

She further directed all lawmakers to compile lists of abandoned roads in their constituencies for submission to the appropriate ministry to ensure prompt intervention.

The resolution followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by Aro Moshood, who decried the hardship faced by Ikorodu residents due to the road’s deplorable condition.

“This road has been abandoned since 2017. What was meant to ease the people’s burden has become a source of distress, creating serious security and socio-economic challenges,” Moshood stated.

He raised concerns over rising criminal activities—including kidnappings, accidents, and sexual assaults—directly linked to the road’s poor state.