Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun, has promised 24-hour electricity supply in Abeokuta, the state capital, if elected governor.

Mr Adeola made the pledge on Wednesday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta South Local Government Area.

He said his administration would collaborate with relevant agencies to achieve uninterrupted power supply, stressing that the state capital deserved adequate infrastructure and essential facilities.

The senator said providing 24-hour electricity would be a priority, adding that other critical infrastructure needs of Abeokuta South would also receive attention.

He listed some of the proposed projects to include the construction and asphalting of Olokuta Idi-Aba Train Station Road, Kobiti Central Mosque Road and Ibara Housing Estate Extension, Oloke.

Others are the construction and asphalting of Lukosi Road, Ago Ijesha Celestial Church Road and Shatoke Street, Ijaye, all in Abeokuta South Local Government Area.

He also promised the construction of a block of 12 classrooms each at Nawarudeen High School and Anglican High School, Quarry, Abeokuta, among other projects.

“All the proposed projects will begin in two weeks,” he said.

Mr Adeola said the development priorities identified by stakeholders would be incorporated into his manifesto and economic blueprint.

According to him, the engagement was designed to obtain direct input from communities to ensure that their needs were adequately reflected in the proposed development agenda.

“No matter how beautiful my manifesto or economic blueprint may be, without incorporating your input, it will not achieve the desired results,” he said.

Mr Adeola said the stakeholders’ recommendations would form part of the working document guiding his administration from its first day in office, if elected.

Mr Adeola assured the stakeholders that his administration would implement the agreed development priorities without leaving any community behind.

He said addressing infrastructure challenges would help restore the status of Abeokuta South as a leading local government area in the state.

He urged community leaders and other stakeholders to remain committed to supporting the development agenda, assuring them that their concerns would be given due attention.

Mr Adeola also solicited support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, citing various developmental projects achieved during his first term.

He also urged the people of Abeokuta South to vote for all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Earlier, Ibrahim Razaq, chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Abeokuta South Local Government Area, pledged the committee’s support for Adeola’s governorship ambition.

Mr Razaq described Mr Adeola as an experienced politician with the capacity to lead the state.

He commended the senator for his contributions to infrastructural development, particularly in rural education, school construction, road rehabilitation, drainage, solar-powered streetlights and other community-based projects.

He assured the senator that the entire Abeokuta South CDC executive and its members remained committed to supporting his governorship ambition.

Stakeholders at the meeting included Community Development Committees (CDCs), Community Development Associations (CDAs), trade unions, artisan groups, traditional community leaders and traditional rulers. 

(NAN)