By our Reporter

A political support group, the London Boy Movement for Wadada 2027, has defended the Nasarawa State Government’s Mararaba Flyover Project, rejecting claims by former Karu Local Government Chairman Hon. Samuel Gajere Akala that it is a misplaced priority.

In a statement signed by the group’s Director General, Hon. Joseph Maiwada, and released on Thursday, the movement said the flyover was a necessary intervention to address decades of traffic congestion along the Mararaba-Keffi-Abuja corridor.

The group expressed surprise at Akala’s position, noting his experience as former chairman of Karu LGA. “We find it surprising that someone with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by residents of Karu and the Mararaba axis would speak as though he is unfamiliar with the magnitude of the problem,” the statement read.

The group outlined several impacts of the persistent gridlock, including losses to businesses, lateness to work, delays for emergency medical cases, missed examinations and job interviews, security risks for commuters, and increased environmental pollution.

“Therefore, to describe a project designed to permanently address these challenges as a ‘misplaced priority’ is not only unfortunate but also inconsistent with the realities experienced by the people every day,” Maiwada stated.

The London Boy Movement commended Governor Abdullahi A. Sule for initiating the multi-billion naira project, arguing that it would improve transportation, boost economic activity, enhance security, and raise the quality of life for residents.

The group urged stakeholders to put aside political differences and support development efforts in the state. “History will remember leaders who chose solutions over complaints and development over distractions,” the statement added.

The Nasarawa State Government has described the Mararaba Flyover as part of its urban renewal drive aimed at easing traffic and supporting economic growth in the Karu axis.