Popular Nigerian activist and content creator Debo Adedayo, often known as Mr Macaroni, has voiced his displeasure with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu following the governor’s apology for the traffic problems brought on by the Independence Bridge renovations.

Governor Sanwo-Olu implored Lagosians to be understanding during his visit to the bridge.

He explained that because the bridge has been in use for more than 80 years, the repairs are required to guarantee user safety.

“Let’s think outside the box. If you don’t have business to do in Victoria Island in the next 2 to 3 weeks, conduct your business online and plan ahead,” he said.

In response to Sanwo-Olu’s appeal and proposal, Macaroni said that the difficulties Lagos residents are facing as a result of the bridge’s construction show how little the government cares about the wellbeing of the populace.

READ MORE: Mr Macaroni Says Governor Sanwo Olu Is Not Doing Anyone A Favour By Addressing Hardships

“If the government had any regard whatsoever for the people of Lagos, these measures and more extensive ones would have been taken before yesterday to make this process as painless as possible for the people.”

“There should have been adequate planning including a reasonable timeline for execution and proper information dissemination which would have prevented to some extent the unbearable hardship the people have to endure. This has happened only because this Government has no sense of responsibility to the people!”

“If The federal and state government cannot successfully collaborate on projects like these despite belonging to the same party, then it only confirms what we have always known about the quality of leadership,” he wrote on his 𝕏 handle.

If the government had any regard whatsoever for the people of Lagos, these measures and more extensive ones would have been taken before yesterday to make this process as painless as possible for the people. There should have been adequate planning including a reasonable… https://t.co/JXHF0QO6m9

— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) April 3, 2025

See reactions below:

@lesh_szajna: Everybody is fighting for their personal interest, not because they want a better Nigeria. Judas and eye service everywhere

@MichaelIsa3108: Bro you don’t have right to be insulting the governor o. You’re Yoruba and am sure you’re well brought up. The governor is not your mate. You can make your point without insulting him. I understand opposition maybe financing you but don’t forget, Yorubas don’t forget o.

@AshShakur0: Are you cursed or what? In fact this should be a curse😩. If they don’t repair the bridge you will senselessly complain. Now they are preparing the bridge you are still senselessly complaining about time schedule. Se wọn ṣe pé fún ẹ ni😩

@Kdimeji: Rightly said but it’s not enough to ignore the gross indiscipline of motorists that fuelled 70% of the gridlock.
For emphasis, see below. We are a representation of the quality of leadership we get.

@lakelekan: It is not a must you criticize the government, must you just struggle to do it?

@MrAbiodunsewanu: can you pls tell us when exactly is the right time for this construction to commence? Many of us ignored the level of indiscipline of motorists displayed on Lagos roads both commercials and private.

@murishenko85: I just can’t wait for 2027 elections to come..i really want see how much we’ve learnt from dis present administration and I want know if truly we are caused in dis country 🇳🇬..never to do things right or get things right nor act like a normal human being..!

@Jimianthony23: To be fair to the state,they announced it in March but as usual if it’s not a bad news that will excite the emergency lovers of Nigeria,it will ignored…they announced it and noted alternative routes as well

@olawalemurital3: They don’t fix road we complain,they are try to fix it we are still complaining
U can never satisfied Nigerian just do ur best and leave

@sanusiadams4: This is a bridge not a road. There is no time to do this if now. Godforbid bad time that this thing collapsed today yesterday would be been the better time. If this was normal road this it can be delayed or something.