Solomon Adeola, senator representing Ogun West and APC gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 election, has launched a re-electrification project covering more than 50 communities in Ogun Waterside and Ijebu East Local Government Areas. The project, flagged off during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth representatives and other stakeholders, targets areas where residents have lived without electricity for over a decade. Communities benefiting include Onikintimbo, Gbegude, Olorunsogo, Malofe, Itebu-Manuwa, Mile 3, Mile 4, Igede, Oni, Alo, Olojumeta, Ibiade, Agodo, Tigara, Igbafo, Ilushin, Agbure, Efire, Lomiro, Obu, Ayede, Abigi, Ayila, Ita Ogun, Ita Otu, Makun Omi, Igbo Edu, Ode Omi and Awodikora.
Adeola, accompanied by deputy governorship candidate Mrs Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, stated the intervention aims to restore hope to residents whose socio-economic activities have been disrupted by prolonged power outages caused by vandalism of electricity infrastructure. He urged community leaders and residents to ensure 24-hour security surveillance to protect the project from further vandalism, stressing that electricity is essential for economic growth, education, healthcare and security. The contractor has been mobilised, and work is expected to be completed by December 2026.
The initiative follows a prior consultative visit by Adeola to Ogun Waterside, during which residents detailed the impact of the long-standing blackout. Funding for the project was released from his personal resources. Adeola also announced plans to construct a solar-powered market in Ogun Waterside to boost economic activity and enable evening trading, with construction set to begin within two weeks.
Solomon Adeola is funding a major re-electrification project from his personal resources despite holding a federal legislative position meant to serve national interests. If public infrastructure depends on a politician's private funds, it raises questions about the role of state and federal agencies in delivering basic services. The promise of a solar-powered market starting in two weeks sets a timeline that will be closely watched by residents who have waited over ten years for power. Delays or failure in either project would deepen existing distrust in long-term political commitments.
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