The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has decried the worsening condition of federal roads in Edo State, South-South Nigeria which is causing residents, commuters and other road users to lose useful manhours and economic shortages.
Addressing journalists in Benin City, Edo State Chairman of the party, Anthony Aziegbemi accused the All Progressives Congress, APC led Federal Government of abandoning the Trunk A roads and threatened to deny trucks usage of state roads as they are not built for heavy duty vehicles.
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Passing through federal roads is a source of constant pain and agony as commuters have to deal with gridlock occasioned by the numerous failed portions on the roads. The resultant effect on cars and economic shortage are other areas of concern.
Aziegbemi says heavy duty trucks have taken to state roads in the various communities which will damage them. He threatens that roads built by the Edo State Government may no longer be made accessible to drivers of articulated vehicles if something urgent is not done.
The Party Chairman assures residents of the determination of Edo State Government to protect and promote their interests at all times.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
