Residents and motorists along the Ipere–Ido-Ekiti Road have called for an urgent assessment of the road project after flooding submerged sections of the route following rainfall, disrupting movement and leaving commuters stranded for hours.

Concerned residents are demanding that the contractor handling the project and relevant government authorities investigate the cause of the flooding, particularly the adequacy of the road’s drainage infrastructure.

They questioned whether the drainage system and other engineering components of the project were properly designed and executed to withstand heavy rainfall and effectively control water flow.

The residents also raised concerns about the quality of materials used in the construction and called for an independent technical assessment of the project to determine whether it meets the required engineering standards.

They further urged the Ekiti State Government and relevant agencies to review the supervision and certification of the project, including the funds released for its execution.

According to the residents, the road is expected to improve transportation, connect communities and support economic activities in the area. They therefore stressed the need for the project to provide durable infrastructure rather than become a recurring flood hazard.

They called on the government to summon the contractor to the site, conduct a comprehensive assessment and, where deficiencies are established, direct the contractor to carry out the necessary remedial works.

The residents maintained that taxpayers deserve value for public funds spent on infrastructure projects and urged the authorities to ensure that the Ipere–Ido-Ekiti Road is completed to appropriate standards and provided with an effective drainage system.