Traders decry midnight construction, say market now chaotic without parking space
Traders at the popular Gbagi Market in Ibadan have expressed shock and frustration after the Oyo State Government began constructing new shops on the market’s only remaining car park in the middle of the night.
The sudden move, reportedly carried out on the orders of Governor Seyi Makinde, has thrown the market into chaos as customers and traders are now left with no designated place to park. Eyewitnesses said the construction began without prior notice, leading to widespread confusion when traders arrived to open for business the following morning.
“Everywhere has been clumsy today. People are parking inside the market itself, and it’s just too congested,” lamented one of the affected traders. “We came in this morning and were told the construction was ordered by the governor.”
Multiple exclusive videos obtained confirm the development, showing ongoing construction and the disruption caused to normal market activities.
Many traders have criticized the secretive nature of the project, describing the midnight construction as "clandestine" and “unacceptable,” warning that such uncoordinated actions threaten the market's functionality and safety.
“This is the only car park we have left in Gbagi. Taking it away without any consultation or alternative plan is simply wrong,” another trader added.
As of now, no official statement has been released by the Oyo State Government regarding the rationale or plans for market traffic and logistics.
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