The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has pleaded with all the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, executives and party faithful in Ibarapa to make peace and work for the progress of the party come 2027, he also informed them on the status of electricity projects in the zone as fund for the completion of the abandoned 3 substations in Ibarapa have been secured and the line will be connected from the new Abeokuta substation for the geopolitical zone to have access to uninterrupted power supply during his tenure as Miniister.
Chief Adelabu made this statement during a visit on Saturday in his continued zonal consultation tour to the APC leaders across Ibarapaland where he focused on development of the party and the need for internal reconciliation so that what was experienced in the general elections do not repeat itself. He also reminded them to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu who has brought stability in both the monetary and the fiscal sector of the economy, with lowered inflation and reduction in the prices of foods and commodities.
“I want to beg for peace to reign in the APC, disunity in the party is further leaving difficulties and hardship for party members but certainly not to the candidates. I’m ready to reconcile and plead with all warring factions to bring unity back into the party. We are bigger than the PDP in Oyo State, we only need to unite our house.” Adelabu said
“The Abeokuta substation that will power electricity to Ibarapaland has been completed with the fund for the right of way also ready and we have secured funds for the completion of the 3 substations that have been abandoned for the past 15 years, so power is ready to return to Ibarapa. I will complete the power crises before the end of my tenure as Miniister of Power.” The Power Minister added.
Chief Adebayo Adelabu harped on the deplorable state of roads leading to the zone, adding that Gov Seyi Makinde has entirely abandoned the road during his over 6 years as governor, while highlighting the poor growth of agriculture, health and education in the state over the past years.
Chief Adelabu also eulogised President Tinubu for his bravery in taking bold decisions to revamp the economic situation in the country. He added that things may be hard for now but Tinubu has good plans for the country and his reforms are beginning to materialise as prices of foods and commodities have begun to come down.
The Minister of Power further highlighted his political journey from 2019 to 2023 and how the party divisions have constantly brought about losses in the elections. He affirmed his readiness for party progress and avoid any form of imposition during the upcoming party congress and primary election while confirming his interest to recontest towards the 2027 Oyo gubernatorial election.
The Ibarapa G9 leaders present at the meeting include Chief T. A Jolaoso, Elder Dayo Adeola, Alhaji O. M Abass, Chief Francis Babalola, Hon T. A. A Adenrele and Apostle Aderounmu, other leaders and dignitaries include Hon Bimbo Adepoju, Hon Fatai Salau, Hon Muraina, Hon Odegoke, Commissioner Wale Adeoye and Alhaji (Hon) Fatai Ibikunle.
