The Ekiti State Government has announced strict measures against individuals or groups who deface public infrastructure, particularly the ongoing Okeyinmi–Ejigbo Phase II Flyover in Ado Ekiti. Commissioner for Works, Sola Adebayo, described the practice of pasting posters on construction sites as “unacceptable” and capable of compromising both the structure and aesthetics of the flyover.
Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Adebayo warned that anyone caught defacing the flyover—political groups, organisations, or individuals—would face sanctions from the state government. He noted that since the lifting of the ban on public campaigns ahead of the June 20 governorship election, posters have started appearing across the state, but the flyover remains off-limits.
Adebayo urged residents, corporate bodies, and political organisations to respect the road diversion arrangements and support efforts to maintain public infrastructure. He stressed that cooperation is essential to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow around the construction site.
Olukayode Ibijola, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, echoed the commissioner’s sentiments, highlighting that the flyover is a key project aimed at improving traffic and enhancing the state capital’s appearance. He warned that pasting posters would undermine the project’s purpose and appealed for public compliance to preserve the new structure.
Both officials reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing the flyover to standard, ensuring that it benefits all road users in Ekiti State.
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