The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the newly commissioned Iwo Township Road was poorly executed, insisting the project met engineering standards, followed due process and included a maintenance plan. The government also accused the opposition of using misinformation as part of its campaign ahead of the state’s governorship election.
The Osun State Government has strongly rejected claims that its recently commissioned Iwo Township Road is substandard, describing the allegations as politically motivated and aimed at undermining ongoing infrastructure projects across the state.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, through his spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the administration would not be distracted by what it called an orchestrated campaign to discredit its developmental achievements ahead of the August governorship election.
Responding to criticism from the APC Governorship Campaign Council, the government maintained that every stage of the road project complied with procurement laws and accepted engineering standards.
According to Adeleke, qualified local engineers, contractors and technical personnel handled the construction, while the contract also includes a maintenance component intended to ensure the road remains in good condition after commissioning.
The governor argued that the opposition’s criticism reflects growing political frustration rather than genuine concern about infrastructure.
He claimed the APC had consistently opposed major projects undertaken by his administration but failed to stop their completion, adding that residents across several local government areas have continued to express support for the government’s development agenda.
The controversy began after the Osun APC Governorship Campaign Council described the Iwo Township Road as substandard and alleged that the contract was awarded to a company it claimed lacked the required civil engineering expertise.
The opposition also questioned aspects of the procurement process and urged the government to provide greater transparency regarding the execution of the project.
The exchange comes as political campaigns gather momentum ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
With infrastructure emerging as one of the dominant issues in the campaign, both the ruling administration and the opposition have continued to trade accusations over project quality, public spending and governance.
While the APC insists the Iwo Township Road project deserves closer scrutiny, the Osun State Government maintains that the road was executed in line with engineering best practices and due process. The debate is expected to remain part of the broader political contest as voters prepare to head to the polls next month.