Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti State, has expressed concern over the poor condition of federal roads across the state.
Speaking on Thursday, the 31st of July, 2025, during a gathering with his supporters in Ekiti, Fayemi noted that many residents are dissatisfied with the current state of federal road infrastructure.
The meeting, which drew attention within political circles, was viewed by observers as a possible signal of Fayemi positioning himself for future relevance within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Fayemi, who completed his tenure not long ago, is reportedly aligned with other figures in the opposition camp looking to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
He faulted the Federal Government, led by Tinubu, for failing to reimburse funds Ekiti had spent on repairing federal roads.
According to him, this refusal has limited what the current administration in the state could do in terms of road expansion.
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He stated: “Except we are deceiving ourselves, the people are not happy with the Federal Government due to hunger and lack of money.
“If you look at all the roads, especially federal roads, if you are coming from Omuo – Ilasha – Ayedun – Oye, you know what your eyes will see.
“When we did the road that BAO just finished, we almost spent 18 to 20 billion on that road but the Federal Government was unconcerned and can’t refund the money spent.
“If the Federal Government had refunded the money spent, the governor would have used it for phase 2 of the road I did from Iyin to Ekiti.
“The governor would have taken the road to Aramoko but the Federal Government said it’s our road so leave it.”