Mrs. Odeyemi was reportedly in critical condition and was being rushed to the hospital when the vehicle transporting her became stuck in the severely damaged sections of the long-abandoned road.
All efforts to get the vehicle moving proved abortive. The delay was long, and there was no alternative, making Odeyemi succumb to death.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with strong calls for immediate road repairs and accountability for the abandoned project.
“We have appealed many times. We had many challenges on that road. There were cases of pregnant women being transported and getting injured before they got to the hospital.
“Now, one of our landlords’ wives is a victim. Mrs Odeyemi’s death has intensified the community’s long-standing frustration,” he explained.
Speaking further, the community head recalled the community’s efforts to make the road a little bit motorable, but the project was beyond what they could afford.
“As a community, we are also working to do the little we can by dredging the drainages and waterways. If we bring an excavator to work in that place, we will spend nothing less than 450,000 Naira per day,” he added.
Ogunkeye appealed to the Oyo State Government to come to the aid of the community.
“Some said our road belongs to the Oyo State Government, while some believe it belongs to the Federal Government. All we know is that we belong somewhere and we are part of Nigeria.
“Please, help us. We believe that the Oyo State Government is merciful.
“We appeal to the Government to, please, for God’s sake, help us do something about the Idi-Iroko-Adewole road.” Ogunkeye explained
Speaking, a member of Mrs Odeyemi’s family expressed disappointment over the abandonment of the road.
“We are tired of promises and excuses. Our loved one lost her life due to the neglect of this road. We demand action from the authorities to fix this road and prevent such tragedies in the future,” she stressed.
The management of Pensioners’ FM, where the late Odeyemi was the Head of Marketing until her death, has expressed that the station is currently in a mourning mood.
The General Manager of the radio station, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu, in a tribute , described the situation as “the most difficult in the history of the organisation”, describing Odeyemi’s death as a loss that has left a void too heavy to comprehend.
“Losing someone so close is one of the hardest things any human can go through. It is a journey that comes with pain and confusion.
What is more baffling is how a cheerful ‘see you on Monday’ suddenly became a goodbye we never expected. How did we come to this?” Tiamiyu lamented
Mrs. Odeyemi was known for her dedication, warmth, and contribution to the growth of the Pensioners’ FM.
