New Osun flyover defect sparks fresh political row ahead of governorship poll The Lameco Flyover in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, has become the focal point of a growing political dispute following reports of structural issues emerging shortly after its inauguration. Barely three weeks after the 672-metre flyover was opened by Governor Ademola Adeleke on 1 July as part of the state's ambitious N100 billion multi-flyover infrastructure initiative, sections of the structure began showing signs of deterioration. Heavy rainfall reportedly exacerbated the problem, leading to visible cracks and damage on the carriageway. As a result, parts of the flyover have been closed to traffic while investigations into the cause of the defect proceed. The state government has attributed the damage to acts of vandalism, asserting that the incident was an attempt to undermine the administration’s infrastructure projects. Governor Adeleke, upon inspecting the affected area alongside engineers from the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, expressed disappointment over the sabotage, which he claimed aimed to disrupt the progress of the administration. He commended the efforts of the engineers who have begun repair work and instructed security agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible. According to the governor, the damage was caused by deliberate acts of sabotage rather than structural failure. During the inspection, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Bashiru Bello, stated that preliminary findings suggested the flyover had been vandalized. Engineers discovered two drilled holes intentionally covered with cloth to prevent visibility, allowing water to accumulate beneath the laterite layer. Bello emphasized that the asphalt thickness met the required specifications, dismissing claims of structural failure. He maintained that the road was constructed according to standards and that the issue stemmed from deliberate interference. The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the state government's narrative, arguing that the defects indicate poor construction quality. The APC's campaign council accused the administration of negligence, pointing to a deep pothole and other distress points as evidence of substandard workmanship. The party urged motorists to avoid using the flyover until independent structural engineers confirm its safety. The APC's statements underscore the deepening rift between the ruling Accord Party and the opposition ahead of the 15 August governorship election. Separately, the campaign team of Governor Adeleke has raised concerns over the treatment of his supporters by the Nigeria Police Force. Spokesperson Pelumi Olajengbesi alleged that over 86 members of the ruling party had been arbitrarily arrested without legal grounds, with some detained in Abuja and others transferred to correctional centers. The campaign accused the police of conducting politically motivated raids to intimidate opposition supporters. However, the Osun State Police Command refuted these claims, stating that only six individuals had been arrested based on credible intelligence. In response to mounting pressure, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed a new Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, to oversee the upcoming governorship election in Osun State. This marks the second such redeployment in recent months, following the removal of the previous commissioner, Ibrahim Gotan, due to accusations of partisanship. The new commissioner will take charge temporarily, pending the completion of the election. The move comes amidst ongoing tensions between the state government and the police, particularly regarding the controversial raid on the residence of the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, which the administration described as politically motivated. The Accord Party has formally petitioned President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector-General of Police over what it describes as a pattern of harassment and politically motivated arrests targeting its members and officials. The party alleges that over 100 of its leaders, candidates, and supporters have been detained without formal charges, raising concerns about the neutrality of security agencies. The party has called for the immediate removal of the current commissioner of police, citing his alleged bias in handling election-related matters. As the governorship election approaches, political tensions continue to escalate, with both the ruling party and the opposition vying for public support. The situation highlights the challenges of ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in the face of increasing political polarization and institutional distrust. With the polls drawing near, the outcome of these disputes will likely shape the political landscape of Osun State for years to come.
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Premium Times NigeriaNeodvisenKonservativnoDejstva 75Objektivnost 50pred 4 dneviOddelek novoizgrajenega mostu Lameco v Osogu v državi Osun je kmalu po odprtju 1. julija razvil strukturne napake, zaradi česar je bil delno zaprt za popravila. Incident je povečal politične napetosti med vladajočo stranko Accord in opozicijsko stranko APC pred guvernerskimi volitvami 15. avgusta, obtožbe sabotaže in slabe gradnje pa so si izmenjale med strankami. Guverner Ademola Adeleke je za škodo obtožil vandalizem, ki je navajal namerne dejanja za spodkopavanje razvoja infrastrukture, medtem ko so uradniki Ministrstva za gradbene dela pripisali težavo namerni manipulaciji z drenažnimi sistemi in poudarili, da mosto izpolnjuje tehnične standarde.
Ocena pristranskosti (Konservativno): V članku je ta incident označen kot nameren akt sabotaže proti guvernerjevi upravi, z uporabo močnega jezika, kot so "vandalstvo" in "podkopavanje naših razvojnih korakov".
Zakaj dejstva (75): The article accurately reports the inauguration of the Lameco flyover and mentions its length as 672 meters, aligning with the primary source. However, it introduces unverified claims about structural defects and political controversy shortly after the inauguration, which are not mentioned in the pr
Zakaj objektivnost (50): The article presents a biased perspective by attributing the structural issues to political sabotage and framing the situation as a 'political row' ahead of the election. It leans toward the governor's position without adequately representing opposing viewpoints or providing balanced analysis.
The PunchNeodvisenProgresivnoDejstva 70Objektivnost 55pred 7 dneviVlada države Osun je začasno zaprla novo odprt prelaz Lameco v Osogboju zaradi strukturne napake, ki je bila odkrita le nekaj tednov po odprtju. Med obiskom The Puncha je bil eden od prog zaprt, videi na družbenih omrežjih pa so pokazali vidne razpoke na mostu. Incident je sprožil politični spor, pri čemer je Stranka dogovora obtožila opozicijski Kongres vseh naprednih (APC) sabotiranja javne infrastrukture in trdila, da je to del strategije za spodkopavanje administracije guvernerja Ademole Adeleke pred prihodnjimi volitvami. Nasprotno, Svet za kampanjo guvernerja APC izpodbija trditve o sabotiranju in navaja, da predhodne ocene kažejo na strukturne napake v projektu in izražajo zaskrbljenost zaradi kakovosti in varnosti gradnje.
Ocena pristranskosti (Progresivno): V članku je incident označen kot politični konflikt med vladajočo stranko (Stranka dogovora) in opozicijo (APC), obtožbo sabotiranja pa poudarjajo kot politično motivirano dejanje, katerega cilj je spodkopati guvernerjevo administracijo.
Zakaj dejstva (70): The article accurately reports the closure of the Lameco Flyover due to structural defects, which is not explicitly mentioned in the primary source but is a logical consequence of the reported issues. It also references the political tensions, which are not detailed in the original document but are
Zakaj objektivnost (55): The article presents the Accord Party's perspective without giving equal weight to the APC's viewpoint. The language used, such as 'calculated attempt by desperate elements in the opposition,' suggests a bias in favor of the current administration.
The PunchNeodvisenProgresivnoDejstva 50Objektivnost 50predvčerajšnjim Anketa v Osunu: Skupina Adeleke zahteva izpustitev pridržanih podpornikovPredvolilna ekipa guvernerja države Osun Ademola Adeleke je nigerijsko policijo obtožila, da je aretirala več kot 86 podpornikov brez pravnih razlogov in trdila, da so aretacije politično motivirane, da bi ustrahovale opozicijske volivce pred volitvami za guvernerja.
Ocena pristranskosti (Progresivno): V članku so aretacije označene kot politično motivirane in poudarjene trditve kampanje o neupravičenih pridržkih, z uporabo močnega jezika, kot so "ciljanje članov Stranke dogovora" in "kompromitiran volilni proces".
Zakaj dejstva (50): The article discusses the arrest of Accord supporters and allegations of police bias, which is unrelated to the flyover inauguration. While it provides some factual details about the arrests, it does not mention the flyover or the governor's speech about infrastructure protection.
Zakaj objektivnost (50): The article uses strong language like 'politically motivated,' 'targeting members of the Accord Party,' and 'compromised the integrity of the electoral process.' This framing appears to favor the Accord Party's position and lacks balance by not providing the police's response or evidence of wrongdoi
Vanguard NigeriaNeodvisenSredinaDejstva 50Objektivnost 50pred 7 dneviPred guvernerskimi volitvami 15. avgusta v zvezni državi Osun v Nigeriji sta se Stranka dogovora in lokalno policijsko poveljstvo izmenjala obtožb glede nevtralnosti varnostnih sil. Predsednik Stranke dogovora, pastor Victor Akande, je trdil, da policija ščiti osumljene kriminalce, medtem ko cilja na člane tekmečnih skupin, kot so prevozniške sindikate, z nadlegovanjem in selektivnimi aretacijami.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): V članku so predstavljene obe strani spora med pogodbenicama sporazuma in policijo, ne da bi se odkrito zavzemali za katero od njiju.
Zakaj dejstva (50): The article discusses the political tensions between the Accord Party and the Police Command, which is unrelated to the Lameco flyover. Since it does not mention the flyover or its inauguration, it cannot be evaluated for accuracy regarding that specific event.
Zakaj objektivnost (50): The article presents both sides of the argument without overt bias. However, the language used by both parties could be seen as somewhat confrontational, suggesting a degree of tension in the reporting.
Premium Times NigeriaNeodvisenSredinapred 10 urami Nigerijska policija namestila novo policijsko postajo, ki bo nadzorovala volitve za guvernerja OsunaNigerijska policijska enota je 15. avgusta v državi Osun postavila novega komisarja policije Samuela Eraleja, ki bo nadziral prihodnje volitve za guvernerja in zamenjal Ibrahima Gotana. Ta odločitev sledi večmesečnim pritiskom na Gotana zaradi obtožb partizanstva in slabega upravljanja volilne varnosti.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja uravnotežen opis polemike, ki je obkrožila prerazporeditev policijskega poveljnika, vključno s kritiko državne vlade in vladajoče stranke, pa tudi obrambo policijskih sil za njihova dejanja.
The PunchNeodvisenProgresivnopred 19 urami Tinubu, IG zaradi domnevnega nadlegovanja policijeStranka je vložila pritožbo proti predsedniku Bola Tinubu, generalnemu policijskemu inšpektorju Olatunjiju Disuju in drugim deležnikom, ki trdijo, da so policisti nadlegovali, ustrahovali in aretirali njene člane in vladne uradnike pred guvernerskimi volitvami 15. avgusta v državi Osun. Stranka trdi, da je bilo približno 100 njenih voditeljev, kandidatov, članov in podpornikov aretiranih in pridržanih, nekateri pa so bili preneseni v Abujo. Nacionalni predsednik Maxwell Mgbudem je obtožil policijo, da deluje z političnimi motivi, da bi ovirala prizadevanja stranke in spodkopala integriteto volilne kampanje.
Ocena pristranskosti (Progresivno): V članku so policijske ukrepe označili za politično motivirano vmešavanje v volilne procese, kar je v skladu z levičarsko kritiko avtoritarnih praks.
Premium Times NigeriaNeodvisenProgresivnopred 23 urami Osun 2026: Peticije stranke dogovora Tinubu, IGP zaradi domnevnega ustrahovanja policijePred volitvami za guvernerja v državi Osun je stranka dogovora vložila peticijo zoper predsednika Bola Tinubuja, generalnega inšpektorja policije Olatunjija Disuja in druge, ki trdijo, da je policija izvajala politično motivirane aretacije in ustrahovanje njenih članov. Stranka trdi, da je bilo približno 100 njenih voditeljev, kandidatov, članov in podpornikov aretiranih, nekateri pa so bili domnevno prepeljani v Abujo zaradi preiskave.
Ocena pristranskosti (Progresivno): V članku so dejanja policije označeni kot politično motivirana in poudarjene so obtožbe proti vladajoči stranki, kar kaže na morebitno pristranskost do opozicije.
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