By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Hon. Suru Avoseh |
Badagry, Lagos –Hon. Suru Avoseh, a chairmanship aspirant for Badagry Local Government, has responded to residents questioning his achievements during his tenure as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The debate erupted on Badagry Radio’s official WhatsApp platform, where some residents dismissed his claimed accomplishments as false, while supporters stood by his record.
A staunch supporter of Avoseh highlighted key projects facilitated during his time in office, including the construction of the Ajara-Agbovipe-Erekiti-Iragon-Okoga road and the erection of multiple classrooms in Tohon, Oko-Afo, and Araromi communities. However, critics dismissed these claims, labeling some projects as incomplete or abandoned.
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In a detailed rebuttal, Avoseh recounted his efforts to secure infrastructure development for Badagry, emphasizing the political hurdles he faced. "When I got to the Assembly in 2007, I leveraged my relationship with then-Governor Babatunde Fashola to push for the Ajara-Agbovipe road project," he explained. He detailed how the project was approved in phases, with the first phase the Iragon-Erekiti Swamp Bridge completed by 2011. However, he admitted that political infighting stalled further progress.
Avoseh revealed that internal opposition within the ruling party delayed subsequent phases of the road construction. "Some lawmakers questioned why a PDP member (myself) was getting such a huge allocation (N2.9B) for a project," he said. Despite Governor Fashola’s initial commitment, resistance from local leaders and shifting priorities led to delays.
By 2014, plans to complete the Erekiti-Agbovipe Swamp Bridge were derailed when local leaders protested, demanding that the Agbovipe-Agelaso Swamp Bridge take precedence instead. This division, Avoseh claimed, cost the community a critical opportunity for development.
Not everyone was convinced by Avoseh’s explanation. Desmond Wande, a vocal critic, dismissed the claims, alleging that the road project was actually facilitated by Mrs. Olushola Senapon Oworu from Tohon. "I did my findings, and people from Tohon can confirm that Oworu pushed for that road, not Avoseh," Wande insisted.
Another resident lamented that the road, once hailed as a major achievement, has now become an abandoned project, worsening transportation woes during the rainy season.
As the debate rages on, Avoseh maintains that his contributions were significant but hindered by political dynamics. With the chairmanship race heating up, residents demand transparency and tangible results not just promises. Will Avoseh’s defense sway voters, or will skepticism over unfinished projects overshadow his campaign? Only time will tell.
What do you think? Was Hon. Avoseh’s impact on Badagry’s development substantial, or are critics right to demand more proof? Share your thoughts in the comments!