Popular gospel comedian, Ajewole Ayobami, better known as Woli Agba, has stirred controversy after a public outcry over the state of roads in Ekiti ended with him deleting his original Facebook video and issuing a clarification.
In the initial clip, Woli Agba, visibly jolted by potholes while driving along the Aramoko–Ekiti road, described the route as a “vehicle-wrecking death trap” that had been neglected for years.
He lamented that the condition of the road made him dread attending events in the state, and urged Nigerians to elect leaders whose professional backgrounds match the state’s most urgent needs.
“If your road is bad, vote for a civil engineer,” he said.
His comments came days after the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boss in Ekiti, warned that dilapidated roads in Ekiti posed a grave safety risk, increasing accidents and vehicle breakdowns.
However, the post sparked mixed reactions online, with some accusing the entertainer of playing politics. In response, Woli Agba pulled down the video and released a second one to clarify his stance, insisting that his remarks were not politically motivated.
Drawing parallels with fellow entertainer Kunle Afod, who had also made a follow-up video to reinforce the sincerity of his own road complaint, Woli Agba stressed that his concern was purely patriotic.
“Some of us do not need to be paid or bought before we address issues that affect the general public. I hope one day we will think alike, meaningfully, in this country,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to those who reached out to ensure he was safe, while criticising “defenders of obvious deteriorating road conditions.”
The debate also revived a long-running policy dispute between the Federal and Ekiti State Governments.
Commentators noted that the Aramoko–Ekiti road is a federal route, and that the state is barred from rehabilitating such roads without federal approval.
The Federal Government is reportedly owing Ekiti about ₦20 billion for the Ado–Ifaki road, which the state constructed on its behalf.
As the controversy fades, the core issue remains: whether Ekiti’s battered federal roads will get urgent attention before more lives and vehicles are damaged.
