Residents of Oke Alaafia, Igirimo, Alaafiatayo Zone 3, and Alaafia Central Zone in Ado Ekiti have reached out for help from the Ekiti state government to rescue them from a total blackout due to a lack of electricity since October last year
Addressing newsmen at a press conference held in Igirimo at the site of the moribund transformer residents converged with placards, profoundly appealing to Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for a new transformer as the old one has defiled repairs as it had been repaired many times before now
Two of the chairmen Mr OluKayode Jegede and Mr Adebola Ayegbusi who spoke on behalf of others expressed deep concern for their community, highlighting how local businesses of the people have collapsed making life so difficult for them.
They acknowledged and appreciated the governor’s various efforts to lift Ekiti state socially, economically and politically and for connecting many communities to the national grid expressing hope that the governor would take steps to resolve their current plight.
They also beg Senator Opeyemi Bamidele for assistance, describing him as a public-spirited politician who has saved so many people from darkness by providing transformers for them. The chairmen emphasized the financial burden that repairing the transformer has placed on them in addition to many other expenses they regularly expend through communal efforts to make life bearable for residents.
Speaking further, an appointee of the state governor, Mr Ade Adetola popularly called Papa who is also a resident said the governor was not aware assured the people of the four communities that the governor being a compassionate governor and the Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) who always prioritizes the welfare of the masses would do something on the transformer as soon as possible.
Many speakers at the event, including affected business owners, shared their personal stories and the impact of the ongoing electricity issues on their livelihoods. They conveyed their continued support for the governor’s administration while underscoring the urgency of their situation.
The moribund transformer, which was donated by former Governor Kayode Fayemi in 2011, has since tired out.