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Nigeria: MC Edopikin Calls Out Okpebholo Over Ravaged Roads
Comedian MC EdoPikin challenges Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo on deteriorating roads in Benin City.
In brief
Comedian MC EdoPikin challenges Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo on deteriorating roads in Benin City. Comedian MC EdoPikin's viral question about Benin City's road conditions forces governor Monday Okpebholo to address infrastructure failures after months of complaints. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Comedian's viral question
MC EdoPikin asked where Benin City's city is, sparking public conversation about road conditions.
“Where is the city in Benin City?”
Ravaged roads in Edo
Upper Adesuwa, Ihama Road, Golf Road, Ugbor Road, Amagba, Aiguobasinmwin, Commercial Avenue and Etete have become potholed, flood-prone corridors.
Governor's infrastructure promises
State governor Monday Okpebholo promised to turn Edo into a construction site since November 2024.
Inherited infrastructure issues
Governor claims his administration inherited failed infrastructure from predecessor Godwin Obaseki.
Road projects underway
Okpagha-Amufi road network improved connectivity, and Uwasota-Uwelu Road reconstruction is pledged.
Street-level reality
Residents face daily obstacles from potholes while administrative promises and inherited problems remain unaddressed.
The headline
Comedian MC EdoPikin's viral question about Benin City's road conditions forces governor Monday Okpebholo to address infrastructure failures after months of complaints.
