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Six villages cut off as Edo community demands urgent road rescue from Okpebholo
Written By: Editor
06 Nov 2025 12:35 PM
Ikpoba-Okha, Edo – Residents of Uhoro 3 Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State, have issued a desperate call to Governor Monday Okpebholo for immediate action on their dilapidated access road, which has become impassable due to relentless heavy rains.
The community's traditional leader, Pa Vincent Osakue, the Odionwere (village head), and Amb Osagie Omoregie, the Okaighele (youth leader), voiced their anguish while speaking to journalists, highlighting how the road's dire state has isolated over six neighboring communities and severed vital links between Sapele Road bypass on the east and Sakponba Road on the west of Benin City.
Pa Osakue, speaking with visible frustration, described the annual ritual of community-led self-help repairs that have kept the road barely functional in past years.
"But this year's rains have turned it into a no-go zone," he lamented, adding, "We've managed as best we could, but it's beyond us now. We need the governor to know our plight and come to our aid."
The road, a critical artery for daily commutes, farming, and trade, now poses life-threatening hazards, stranding vehicles and forcing residents to trek long distances or seek costly alternatives.
Osakue emphasized its importance, serving not just Uhoro 3 but surrounding areas, and urged swift rehabilitation to restore mobility and economic vitality.
Echoing the elder's plea, Amb Omoregie branded the situation a "nightmare" and an "unfortunate reality" in a modern Edo State.
"This isn't just about one road—it's about dignity and survival," he stated.
"Governor Okpebholo, we implore you to prioritize construction here. It will ease the daily suffering of our people, from mothers rushing children to school to farmers hauling produce to market.", he urged the governor
Omoregie's appeal extended beyond infrastructure. He spotlighted the absence of a functional health center, forcing residents, many elderly or with young families to travel miles to Stella Obasanjo Hospital or Central Hospital in Benin City for basic care.
"We've set aside community land for a health center and school right here," he revealed, adding that, "All we need is government partnership to make it happen and end this needless hardship."
Addressing swirling rumors of land grabbing and illicit activities, Omoregie issued a firm denial, reaffirming the community's adherence to tradition and law.
"Such claims are baseless," he asserted.
According to him, "We bow to the wisdom of our revered monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR. Land matters are handled solely by the Odionwere and elders, in line with palace directives. We invite investors and visitors to come, do business, and contribute to our growth, disregard the noise."
In a nod to global ties, Omoregie called on Uhoro 3 indigenes abroad to channel remittances and expertise back home, fostering collective progress.
Governor Okpebholo's administration has made headlines for ambitious infrastructure pushes as he pledged to tackle long-neglected roads statewide.Yet, for Uhoro 3, promises must translate to action.
The community's traditional leader, Pa Vincent Osakue, the Odionwere (village head), and Amb Osagie Omoregie, the Okaighele (youth leader), voiced their anguish while speaking to journalists, highlighting how the road's dire state has isolated over six neighboring communities and severed vital links between Sapele Road bypass on the east and Sakponba Road on the west of Benin City.
Pa Osakue, speaking with visible frustration, described the annual ritual of community-led self-help repairs that have kept the road barely functional in past years.
"But this year's rains have turned it into a no-go zone," he lamented, adding, "We've managed as best we could, but it's beyond us now. We need the governor to know our plight and come to our aid."
The road, a critical artery for daily commutes, farming, and trade, now poses life-threatening hazards, stranding vehicles and forcing residents to trek long distances or seek costly alternatives.
Osakue emphasized its importance, serving not just Uhoro 3 but surrounding areas, and urged swift rehabilitation to restore mobility and economic vitality.
Echoing the elder's plea, Amb Omoregie branded the situation a "nightmare" and an "unfortunate reality" in a modern Edo State.
"This isn't just about one road—it's about dignity and survival," he stated.
"Governor Okpebholo, we implore you to prioritize construction here. It will ease the daily suffering of our people, from mothers rushing children to school to farmers hauling produce to market.", he urged the governor
Omoregie's appeal extended beyond infrastructure. He spotlighted the absence of a functional health center, forcing residents, many elderly or with young families to travel miles to Stella Obasanjo Hospital or Central Hospital in Benin City for basic care.
"We've set aside community land for a health center and school right here," he revealed, adding that, "All we need is government partnership to make it happen and end this needless hardship."
Addressing swirling rumors of land grabbing and illicit activities, Omoregie issued a firm denial, reaffirming the community's adherence to tradition and law.
"Such claims are baseless," he asserted.
According to him, "We bow to the wisdom of our revered monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR. Land matters are handled solely by the Odionwere and elders, in line with palace directives. We invite investors and visitors to come, do business, and contribute to our growth, disregard the noise."
In a nod to global ties, Omoregie called on Uhoro 3 indigenes abroad to channel remittances and expertise back home, fostering collective progress.
Governor Okpebholo's administration has made headlines for ambitious infrastructure pushes as he pledged to tackle long-neglected roads statewide.Yet, for Uhoro 3, promises must translate to action.
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