The Oyo State government has accused the Federal Government of intentionally excluding Governor Makinde from the launch of a federal road project and politicizing the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road. This accusation highlights a dispute over infrastructure development.

The Oyo State government has expressed strong disapproval over Governor Makinde’s exclusion from the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road flag-off ceremony, citing political undertones.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has linked the N296 billion Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode road project to the stakes of the 2027 elections. This statement suggests the project's completion could play a role in his future political ambitions.