NEWS UPDATE: SSA ADEBAWO DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, VISITS IPE-AKOKO AFTER FATAL CRASH

SSA ADEBAWO DEMONSTRATES COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, VISITS IPE-AKOKO AFTER FATAL CRASH


Hon. (Prince) Wellington Oriade Adebawo, Senior Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Emergency Response and Safety Enforcement, has visited Ipe-Akoko in Akoko South-East Local Government Area following a fatal road accident that claimed two lives, demonstrating the state government’s concern for affected families and the safety of residents.

Adebawo led a delegation of the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) to the community on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to assess the situation and convey the state government’s condolences to the bereaved families and residents following the tragic incident.

The accident reportedly occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, involving a truck conveying onions, bags of beans and bags of rice, a car and a motorcycle. Two people reportedly lost their lives, including the driver of the car, identified as 50-year-old Clement Leye, and another individual travelling in the truck.

During the visit, Adebawo and members of the delegation proceeded to the palace of the Olu Ipe of Ipe-Akoko, Oba Francis Omokanjuola Apata, where the governor’s aide conveyed the state government’s sympathy to the traditional ruler and the people of the community.

The visit underscored the importance of government engagement with communities affected by emergencies, particularly in providing support and expressing solidarity with families experiencing loss.

In his response, Oba Omokanjuola expressed appreciation to Governor Aiyedatiwa for sending the delegation to identify with the community during the difficult period. He acknowledged the government’s gesture while drawing attention to the poor condition of the road where the accident occurred.

The monarch appealed to the state government to expedite the reconstruction of the road, noting that the governor had previously promised that the project would be undertaken. He stressed that improving the road’s condition was important to reducing risks for motorists and other road users.

Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Akoko South-East Local Government, Hon. Engr. Omolehin Jude Ayegbo, commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for his response to the community following the fatal accident.

Ayegbo described the road as a vital route and the shortest link to Oba-Akoko, explaining that its deteriorating condition had continued to raise concerns among residents and commuters.

The council chairman appealed to the governor to prioritise the reconstruction of the road, noting that its rehabilitation would improve connectivity, ease transportation and enhance the safety of road users.

Adebawo’s visit provided an opportunity for the state government’s delegation to sympathise with the affected community, while the appeals from the traditional ruler and the council chairman brought renewed attention to the need for road infrastructure improvements in the area.

Residents and road users are expected to benefit from improved infrastructure if the proposed reconstruction is carried out, particularly through safer journeys and better access between communities.

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