Commuters Stranded in Ado Ekiti as Federal Polytechnic Staff and Students Protest Poor State of Road
The protest, which occurred yesterday, saw demonstrators blocking the road with placards bearing messages such as "Save our soul" and "Fix Abuad road now," highlighting the urgency of the situation.
AKACHI NOEL 
Road users on the Ado-Ekiti federal highway were stranded for several hours as students and staff of the Federal Polytechnic protested the deteriorating state of the road network in Ekiti State.
The protest, which occurred yesterday, saw demonstrators blocking the road with placards bearing messages such as "Save our soul" and "Fix Abuad road now," highlighting the urgency of the situation.
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The road, a vital link between Ekiti State and other destinations like Ondo, Kogi, and Abuja, serves important institutions including the state Government College, Federal Silos Centre, state Cargo Airport under construction, and Afe Babalola University, among others.Leaders of various staff unions at the Federal Polytechnic expressed frustration over the government's inaction despite years of appeals regarding the road's condition.
The dire state of the road has resulted in accidents, with several lives reportedly lost this year alone, according to the protesters.Despite personal efforts to patch up the road, its condition has continued to worsen, necessitating total reconstruction, the protesters asserted.
Commuters stranded in the traffic congestion voiced support for the protest, acknowledging the financial strain of maintaining vehicles due to road damages.As the standoff continues, the government is urged to address the road's condition promptly to alleviate the hardships faced by commuters and ensure safe travel for all.
