The Ajebo Road Housing Estate residents, Kemta, Abeokuta, have mourned what they called the “tragic and avoidable” loss of Prof. Oladipo Ademuyiwa, who fell victim to a reckless hit-and-run driver on Prof Wole Soyinka Road within Kemta – Somorin Road.
Enraged by the ugly incident, the landlords, under the aegis of Ajebo Road Housing Estate, are holding the Ogun State Government accountable for the many deaths resulting from daily accidents occuring on that particular road axis.
A press statement signed on behalf of the landlords by the Chairman of the Estates association and a Media Professional, Dr Ayo Ajasa, stated: “we hold the government accountable and call on the Governor of Ogun State to intervene immediately before more lives are lost”.
The late Prof. Ademuyiwa until his death was of the Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
The statement read: “This unfortunate incident, which occurred on Sunday, February 16, 2025, has once again exposed the dire need for immediate government intervention to prevent further tragedies on this road.
“It is disheartening that despite repeated appeals to the Ogun State Government and relevant agencies, no concrete action has been taken to install speed breakers and other necessary safety measures on this road.
“The government did not hesitate in installing speed bumps on the Ilugun end of the Road, but ignored our persistent requests to safeguard lives in Ajebo Road Housing Estate.
“We demand the following immediate actions from the Ogun State Government:
- Installation of speed breakers along Prof Wole Soyinka Road without further delay.
- Installation of Lorry Barrier
- Clear traffic signage to caution motorists against reckless driving.
- Stricter law enforcement to curb excessive speeding within the estate.
“It is unacceptable that a community of law-abiding citizens must suffer repeated accidents, near-fatal encounters, and now the loss of an esteemed professor, simply due to government inaction.
“Another accident occurred within 24 hours of this tragic incident, proving that this road remains a death trap.
“However, we hold the government accountable and call on the Governor of Ogun State to intervene immediately before more lives are lost.
“We also appeal to the media, civil society organizations, and well-meaning Nigerians to amplify this call for justice and safer roads in our community.”
