Protesting Truck Drivers Bring Commercial Activities, Traffic To Standstill In Edo

Protesting Truck Drivers Bring Commercial Activities, Traffic To Standstill In Edo

Truck drivers belonging to the Etsako West Local Government area of Edo State took to the streets on Monday, causing a halt in commercial activities and vehicular movement as they barricaded the Auchi-Jattu Junction of the Auchi-Okpella-Abuja Expressway…..READ ALSO Anybody Protesting In My Name Should Be Arrested – Ajaka

Their demonstration aimed to express dissatisfaction with the prolonged delay in the completion of road construction projects by the Federal Government.

According to reports, the protesters used their trucks to block the expressway, disrupting traffic flow along the Okpella-Okene-Abuja highway and affecting vehicles traveling from Benin and other South-South and South-East geopolitical zones to Abuja.

Organized by a group known as the Concerned Citizens of Edo State, the protest sought to draw attention to the deteriorating condition of federal highways in the state, notably the Okene-Auchi-Ekpoma-Benin Expressway.

The resulting traffic jam stretched from Auchi to the Agbede axis of the road, reflecting the widespread impact of the roadblocks on commuters and businesses.

Speaking on behalf of the demonstrators, a protester named John highlighted the dangers posed by the poor state of the roads, emphasizing the urgent need for government intervention to improve transportation safety and efficiency.

Addressing the crowd, the Chairman of Etsako West Local Government, Marvelous Zibiri, condemned the Federal Government’s lack of commitment and political will to address the road infrastructure challenges. He acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians and the economic losses incurred due to the deplorable road conditions.

Zibiri urged the protesters to remain peaceful and law-abiding, emphasizing the importance of avoiding violence or property destruction in their quest for government action.