Travellers were on Tuesday stranded, as protesters blocked the Ekpoma area in Edo State over the dilapidated state of the Benin-Auchi Highway which its work has commenced in 2013.
The protest led to long queues stretching from the Ujoelen area of the highway to Ambrose Alli University’s main gate and beyond, towards Benin.
Speaking Monday evening, the Convener, Esan Liberation Movement, Prosper Iyere, who organised the blockade, said they would occupy the road until work commences, stressed that palliatives could no longer fix the road.
“We have written several letters to all the members representing various constituencies in Edo Central and the ministers from the state and the governor on the state of the road. We gave them an ultimatum which expired last Friday.
“The state of the road has subjected us to untold hardship and we have decided that we will not leave until we see caterpillars, bulldozers and asphalt are brought here. We have also volunteered that we will render selfless service to help the contractors ensure that the work is completed,” he added.
