Olajengbesi Donates 300KVA Transformer To Ilo-Ijesa, Ends 14-Year Electricity Crisis

The Accord Party candidate for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has donated a 300KVA transformer to Ilo-Ijesa community in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, following 14 years of unstable electricity supply.

The donation, according to a statement issued by his campaign organisation on Saturday, October 31, fulfilled a promise Olajengbesi made to the community during his campaign tour in August.

Olajengbesi, who is seeking election into the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections, had pledged to provide the transformer before the end of October.

The transformer was formally handed over to the community amid jubilation by residents, community leaders, youth groups, women and artisans.

Speaking during the presentation, the community chairman, Mr Dapo Ajakaye, disclosed that residents had endured years of unstable electricity and low voltage since 2012.

He expressed appreciation to Olajengbesi for fulfilling his promise, admitting that he initially doubted the commitment, believing it was merely a political promise aimed at securing votes during the governorship election.

“For 14 years, we have been having unstable electricity. When you told us that the transformer would be provided, I thought it was a bluff to earn our votes during the guber election. But you came in August, saw our suffering, and today you have ended our darkness. We have adopted you as our son and our light,” Ajakaye said.

Olajengbesi, while presenting the transformer, said the intervention was motivated by his commitment to community development and the economic well-being of the people.

He lamented what he described as the disconnect between the contributions of ordinary Nigerians to national development and the provision of basic infrastructure by public office holders.

“Our people invest so much in this country, they pay taxes, they vote, but what public officials offer does not correspond with the people’s investment,” he said.

The legal practitioner also criticised politicians who, according to him, prioritise personal wealth and private interests over the provision of essential amenities for their constituents.

He argued that communities should not be left without basic infrastructure while those entrusted with public resources enjoy privileges.

“That is not representation, that is wickedness,” he declared.

Olajengbesi further alleged that resources meant for essential social amenities, including transformers, solar streetlights and boreholes, were sometimes diverted to private interests instead of being used to address the needs of communities.

He also called for a shift in priorities, urging political leaders to focus more on improving the living conditions of residents rather than engaging in activities aimed at retaining political power.

Commending the community chairman, Olajengbesi described Ajakaye as a selfless leader who continued to pursue support for his people despite the challenges.

“I want to thank the chairman for his selflessness. At a time when many leaders collect money and abandon their people, he refused. He kept knocking on every door until help came. We need more leaders like him,” he said.

Reaffirming his commitment to keeping promises, Olajengbesi said the donation was evidence that meaningful interventions could be made even without holding public office.

“I am not yet in office, but I made a promise in August and I have fulfilled it in October. That is the assurance I am giving. I don’t want my people to curse me tomorrow. When I promise, I will do it,” he said.

He added that the donation was not a campaign gimmick but a demonstration of his commitment to responsible representation.

The community described the intervention as a major relief, expressing optimism that the new transformer would improve electricity supply, support small-scale businesses and stimulate economic activities in the area.