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Hon. Saheed Adeyemi Oladele (SAO), APC aspirant for the House of Representatives in Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, on Thursday delivered a strongly worded response to the recent resolution of the Oyo State House of Assembly condemning the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu over the lingering electricity challenges in Ibarapaland and other parts of the state. Addressing journalists, Oladele described the Assembly’s position as politically convenient and lacking in balanced assessment, insisting that the attempt to single out the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, amounts to a calculated effort to deflect attention from what he termed the shortcomings of the Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde. According to him, while the Minister oversees national power policy and regulatory coordination across the federation, the legal and constitutional landscape has significantly evolved, granting states expanded authority in electricity generation and dis...

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has facilitated and inaugurated solar panel-powered dryers for food processing at Okolo area of Eruwa, headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government.  The project, aimed at supporting local farmers and agro-processors, is designed to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food preservation through sustainable, renewable energy-driven drying technology. Speaking at the inauguration, Alli said the intervention aligned with his commitment to improving agricultural productivity and empowering rural communities across Oyo South Senatorial District. He explained that the solar dryers would help farmers process cassava, maize, pepper, and other produce efficiently, thereby increasing market value and improving household incomes. Alli said that the initiative reflected his belief in practical empowerment, stressing that modern agricultural tools remain vital to achieving food security and economic stability. He urged beneficiaries ...