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The road, which had initially raised hopes for better infrastructure and ease of access, has now become a source of frustration as severe flooding plagues the area.

Motorists and commuters along the busy Udeagbara Bypass Road in Ahiaba Umueze Owuala in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State during the weekend were stranded, owing to a gridlock caused by flood in the aftermath of a heavy downpour.

SaharaReporters learnt that the road was recently commissioned by Governor Alex Otti.

“Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has continued to match words with action with the formal commissioning of three-newly reconstructed roads in Aba. “The roads are Udeagbala Road, Umuimo Road and MCC/Old Express Road.

“Governor Otti described the three roads as strategic, saying that the Udeagbala and Umuimo roads in particular are more or less alternative from the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway into the busy Aba-Owerri Road and to Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) road, while the MCC/Old Express Road would boost the economy of Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the State,” a statement by Kazie Uko, the governor’s former Chief Press Secretary had read during the commissioning.

However, few months after the road was opened, residents have expressed deep concerns over the failure of the newly rehabilitated road and drainage system.

The road, which had initially raised hopes for better infrastructure and ease of access, has now become a source of frustration as severe flooding plagues the area.

It was learnt that the community, which houses the Abia State Teaching Hospital, is facing significant challenges as the drainage system, meant to alleviate flooding, has failed to perform its intended purpose.

As a result, residents are now left grappling with constant waterlogging, making it difficult to carry out their daily activities.

Many have reported having to wait until floodwaters subside before leaving their homes, especially after rainfalls.

In a live video shared by a community member, Possible Nwaohamuo on Sunday, he highlighted the extent of the problem.

In the video, Nwaohamuo made the appeal to the state government, urging for immediate intervention.

He pointed out that the floodwaters from the failed drainage system have not only taken over homes but have also severely affected schools and places of worship in the area.

“The flooding is a disaster for our community,” Nwaohamuo said during his broadcast.

“We can no longer go about our daily activities in peace. Our children cannot go to school, and our places of worship are submerged. We need the government to come to our rescue.

“Despite the rehabilitation project being relatively new, its failure has raised questions about the quality of work done and the long-term sustainability of such projects.”

Faber:
You dey lie, I am in the area currently, I have been in Aba since 2 weeks now Teaching Hospital to Aba Owerri road was done by Okezie Ikpeazu administration.

The area is not bad as painted by the reporter

richmond500:
I was also in Abia state on saturday, I took Ukwa East road, along Akwete enroute Osisioma.

The information is true, flood took over the road, it's time to call out the governor before the road become something else.

Faber:
How can you move from Ukwa East to Akwete to Aba-Owerri road going to Osisioma... Which kind journey be that...

You are not sure what you are saying.

richmond500:
from Ohanso, through Akwete, u will get to Obehie bustop if u follow the road straight.
From there u can get Keke to Osisioma

Faber:
From Obehie... Will you pass through Abia State teaching hospital or Udeagbala/Umueze?

richmond500:
Oga I am not from Abia state, I don't know teaching hospital but u can get to Osisioma from Obehie. That's the route I took

Faber:
from Obehie to Osisioma you will pass through Flyover, Umuzuo village (Timber market), Niger Stone, Abayi Ariaria junction/Faulks road junction, Tonimas, Umuojima then Osisioma...

so how then you know that Umueze and Teaching hospital road is flooded, when you no even passed through the area...the area is just at your North East while going to Osisioma from Obehie...thats my point..

richmond500:
Well I was in Abia state and I saw a road that was flooded and people said it was newly constructed by the governor, maybe there are more newly constructed roads that are flooded in Abia state.
U see all these names u called, I don't know anyone but at least I was able to convince u that I was in Abia and the road is bad.
Infact in Akwete road, two big motor fell due to bad road, I don't know if they have removed it but it was there on saturday

DonMaxxy:
You don't even know the road in question and you are claiming that you passed through there that it is flooded. Even the Akwete road to Azumini/Opobo that you said is bad is a Federal road. Even PorthHarcout road is a Federal road, but Governor Otti is working on it with Julius Berger ..

Abia State man that doesn't know Ariaria Junction... Lie lie

richmond500:
Now listen carefully.
I never said I was from Abia state, I said I was there and I never said Akwete road is not federal road, I said the road is bad.
So I don't understand this ur outburst except u are trying to hide the truth that the road is flooded.
Why are u even trying to hide a bad road from the public knowledge, do u plan on kidnapping motorists along that road?

DonMaxxy:
You are a known Labour Party and Obi hater here, so stop lying

DonMaxxy:
We are not talking about Akwete road, Oga... We are talking of Teaching Hospital road which is not flooded...

The more you argue the more you appear dumb

richmond500:
Everything is not about hatred, road is flooded and that is the truth, I am just raising awareness.

Even inn Rivers state here, a radio station every evening always talk which road is filled with traffic and how motorists could avoid that road, and it's a very interesting programme, nobody calls it hatred.
I don't know Abia people used to hide their own.

DonMaxxy:
You don't even know the road in question and you are claiming that you passed through there that it is flooded. Even the Akwete road to Azumini/Opobo that you said is bad that two big motor fall there, is a Federal road, the money for the road was embezzled by Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President, he is from Ukwa East. Even PorthHarcout road is a Federal road, but Governor Otti is working on it with Julius Berger ..

DonMaxxy:
and you are talking about a totally different area

richmond500:
I said I was in Abia and some of the road is bad.
Why are u attacking me if u are not a kidnapper?
Cos last time I checked, every state have bad roads, ur very suspicious trying to hide Abia's own

Ikaeniyan0:
When will Otti complete the Aba-PH road?

richmond500:
I was talking about a different area, but that doesn't change the fact that the fact that Abia road is flooded.
You are even the one that is stressing it and making people know that there are more flooded roads in that same area and not just one