Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde said on Friday that his frequent visits to Aso Rock, the seat of federal power, is in the interest of the people of the state.
While flagging-off the dualisation of Akobo Ojuirin/Odogbo Barracks to Olorunda Abaa junction by N. O. Idowu Comprehensive College in Ibadan.
Makinde and four former governors on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party among whom were former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom, and his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike were in Aso Rock on Thursday, although the reasons for their visit were not made public.
Following a backlash, Makinde has insisted he would continue to go to Aso Rock to seek a refund of money spent on federal roads in the state from the President.
He said he has a genuine reason for going to Aso Rock even though some people are criticising him for doing that.
He said that the road between Idi Ape in Ibadan North East local government area up to Olorunda Aba in Lagelu Local Government Area be known as Nyesom Wike Road.
Makinde added that he would not hesitate to pay compensation to owners of property affected by the road construction, urging the people to cooperate with the contractor to complete the road on time.
Makinde said: “I will continue to go to Aso Rock to push for the refund of the money we spent on the roads. The Chairman of Lagelu, if you continue to come to us, I will continue to go to Aso Rock for a refund.
“Let me announce that Idi Ape to Olorunda Aba has been named as Governor Nyesom Wike Road. The road that stretches from Idi Ape to Olorunda Aba.
“The people of Olorunda Aba, you have endured but relief is here. Any property that will go, we will promptly pay the compensation. The road will be completed within 12 months”.
