Ogun 2027: Adeola Pledges Electricity, 2,000-Capacity Hall, Hospital in Ogun Waterside

The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, has explained that his focus on infrastructure development in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area is driven by the area’s strategic importance to the state’s future economic growth.

Addressing stakeholders during his ongoing statewide tour of all local government areas to assess their needs, Adeola said Ogun Waterside was too strategic to be denied basic infrastructure for its people and incoming residents.

He said he had personally taken up the rehabilitation and reconstruction of electricity infrastructure in the LGA that was vandalised over a decade ago, throwing more than 25 communities into darkness.

“Months back, I decided to personally rehabilitate and reconstruct electricity infrastructure to the LGA that was vandalised over a decade ago, throwing over 25 communities into darkness. The project, which is costing me hundreds of millions of naira, will be delivered before the election of next year. I have just released additional funds to the contractor already working on the project,” Adeola said.

He said he was fully conscious of the economic development that electricity would bring to the area, adding that as a stop-gap measure he had facilitated the installation of over 2,000 solar street lights across the LGA, with a promise of 250 more.

Adeola said that with mega projects such as the Deep Sea Port, oil and gas exploration, a naval base and a free trade zone coming to Ogun Waterside, the area must have basic infrastructure, adding that massive real estate would soon spring up to accommodate workers of the projects.

He said the various requests submitted to him would form part of his manifesto and economic blueprint, and that before he is voted into power he would facilitate the construction of a 2,000-capacity complex at Abigi to accommodate large gatherings. He promised to hold such meetings every year if elected governor.

“I am working to deliver the electricity project this year as well as a 2,000-capacity hall for the LGA. I also intend to complete my facilitated ultra-modern market, a block of 12 classrooms and a four-storey hospital building at Ibiade before the election next year,” he said.

Adeola said his 9-Pillars ITESIWAJU Agenda for governing Ogun State would address the infrastructure challenges raised by stakeholders, adding that voting for all APC candidates was the right step toward midwifing the mega developmental initiatives that would modernise Ogun Waterside.

Speaking on behalf of other royal fathers, Oba (Barr.) Olusegun Ogunye, the Ojotumoro of Abigi, commended Adeola for his love for the people of Ogun Waterside through his projects, saying he was already performing kingly duties before becoming a “king” and should be elected to continue.

“I am sure our people are eagerly waiting to reward you with their votes to the extent of 90 per cent. Your coming to our aid to provide electricity is fully appreciated. You also brought a 100-shop ultra-modern market as well as a block of 12 classrooms,” Ogunye said.

He urged the people to reward Adeola with their votes for the “Light Up Ogun Waterside” project, noting that solar lights had restored a measure of night life and economic activity to communities.

Representatives of various groups at the event commended the senator and pledged to vote massively for him as governor and for other APC candidates in the coming election.

The event was attended by the APC Deputy Governorship candidate, Alhaja Kudirat Abiodun Balogun, and her husband, Dr. Rasaq Balogun; Senator Lekan Mustapha; the Director-General of the Ogun State APC Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council, Apostle Abiodun Sanyaolu; the Vice Director-General, Hon. Abdul Balogun; former House of Representatives member, Mr. Bolu Owotomo; the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Laolu Olabimtan; and others.