Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday unveiled the completed Okpanam-Ibusa Bypass in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Performing the inauguration, Governor Adeleke thanked his host, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and other Deltans for their warm reception, adding that he was impressed with the performance of the state governor and proud to be associated with him.

Adeleke said he was particularly impressed with the performance of Oborevwori in one year of his administration, stressing that he was in Delta because of Oborevwori’s impressive performance.

He said, “In Osun State, I will be two years in office in November but if you come to Osun State, I have turned the state into a construction site and we are building flyovers that they have never experienced before.

“Here in Delta, Governor Oborevwori is doing the same thing and I thank him for working for his people who freely gave him their mandate to govern them.

“I am here because God has put him in office for Deltans to enjoy the dividends of democracy and that is why I am here to celebrate with him and inaugurate the road.”

In his remarks at the inauguration of the 5.3km Okpanam-Ibusa Bypass, Oborevwori assured that Deltans would continue to enjoy the benefits of democracy at the instance of his administration.

“While we continue to enjoy the freedom, privilege and other dividends that democracy offers, I implore you to uphold its tenets as we approach the Local Government elections,” he said.

Oborevwori assured that the July 13 Local Government elections in the state would be free, fair and credible

“Regarding the Local Government elections on July 13, 2024, I am telling all the candidates not only in PDP but other parties, that the election is going to be free, fair and credible. So, if you think you will just have it because it’s a Local Government election, you are making a very big mistake.

“Do your campaigns very well, the elections will be properly monitored because I believe in democracy and the rule of law. Go and talk to the people, show your capacity; tell them that you are capable of this job”.

Speaking further, Oborevwori commended the immediate past Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, who initiated the project, while he completed it.

He added that the road project contributes to the progress and growth of the state and reduces traffic congestion at the Koka interchange, thereby opening up the area for commercial activities.