Travellers passing through Edo State have reportedly spent up to two days trapped in a severe traffic gridlock, sparking outrage and frustration among motorists and commuters.
Videos and accounts circulating online show vehicles stretching along the affected route, with travellers describing the situation as a difficult experience.
One social media user, Joseph Udeochu, appeared to indicate that the traffic was affecting passengers travelling from Lagos towards Aba.
Joseph Udeochu: That Bonnyway luxury is going straight to Aba all the way from Jibonwu Lagos
Other Nigerians lamented the condition of the road and the prolonged delay.
Hoilakes J Honour: Omo this road đ¤§
Thelma Gold: Omo I canât imagine the smell from the bus đ
Okafor Chigozie: we never hear from professor of engineering
Onyeka Onyeka: Omo airlines go do better business this period ..thanks to okpebholo
A subsequent comment criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, arguing that the state government should be doing more to address the situation.
The incident has also triggered broader criticism of road infrastructure and the governmentâs handling of transportation challenges, with some users linking the situation to the upcoming 2027 elections.
chuks editz: I think they also need overhead bridge
King Solomon: Apc is active in Edo
Ositadimma Ositadimma: Where is minister for works
Michael Chinemelum: âRelax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeriaâ⌠The priests
Victoria Olisanaenyenwa Siokwu: This one shocked me oo
Al Dum-ere: Tomorrow una go still vote for Apc⌠we never ready đ
Madu Ukamaka: My country my country
Lucky Roland: Nigeria is the only country were by the citizens are suffering and smiling. This same citizens will still sell their votes coming 2027 presidential election instead of voting away bad governments
Bisi Dèy Vex: Is that music necessary đ¤
Ugochukwu Franklin Nnaneme: Our useless APC government has gone on holiday
They are more concerned about election than serving Nigerians
