The Minister of Power and All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has said his gubernatorial ambition is in the interest of people in the State.

Adelabu said his passion to serve was borne out of love for the poor, less privileged and people across the State.

Speaking while addressing APC leaders, stakeholders and members of the party in Oke-Ogun zone 2 of the state, Adelabu said if given chance to be the Governor in 2027, he would work towards the progress and development of the State.

Oke-Ogun zone 2 consist six local government areas of Oorelope local government, Saki East, Saki West, Olorunsogo, Irepo and Atisbo.

The Minister, who was accompanied by brother of late former Governor, Alhaji Wasiu Ajimobi, Hon. Abiodun Ambali, Alhaji Wale Sanusi, Alhaji Kola Amoo, Alhaji Fatai Adesokan and others emphasised on unity of the party ahead of next election.

He said: “United APC owns Oyo State, PDP is a tenant in Agodi Government House, a divided house can never be victorious, APC will regain Oyo State in 2027.There should be internal democracy in our party and this start from our upcoming congress, I want to assure you that no one will impose any candidate on us, our party should unite and stand as one.”

The Minister of Power has assured the people of Oke-Ogun zone of improved electricity supply as part of ongoing power infrastructural projects across the region.

According to him, work is currently ongoing on the construction of a new power line from Iseyin to Saki, alongside the development of the Saki substation, which is receiving top priority. He further disclosed that transformers have been delivered to boost supply, while similar projects are simultaneously ongoing in Kishi.

“These efforts are part of the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving the living conditions of our people and boosting economic activities across Oyo State and Nigeria at large,” Adelabu stated.

The Minister commended the massive turnout of APC members and urged them to embrace peace, unity, and reconciliation ahead of future elections. He encouraged all aggrieved members to forgive past grievances and work together to strengthen the APC in Oyo State.

The Minster met some APC leaders in Saki including Alhaji Sulaimon Ajibade (Saki West Local government), Alhaji Hamed Ayinla (Olorunsogo local government), Alhaji Balogun Mayor Alagbada (Saki East Local government) and Chief Lateef Ajemeje (Atisbo Local government) among others.

Member representing Saki West, Saki East and Atisbo federal constituency, Hon. Kareem Abisodun, who requested intervention of the Minister over power in the zone, lauded the giant stride of the Minster in the sector across Nigeria, saying Adelabu’s efforts in Power Ministry can not be overemphasised.