The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the allegation made by the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation, regarding the powering of streetlights and the renovation of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, saying that it has made it obvious that their politics has descended into desperation, distortion, and a frantic struggle for relevance.
In a press release signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on.Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, “the people of Oyo State understand the difference between loud political noise and the steady, competent delivery of real governance, and no amount of manufactured outrage can change that”.
The State government statement was a reaction to the allegation that Makinde had spent humongous amounts of money on powering the streetlights in the state, and renovation of the Adamasingba Stadium which amounted to white elephant projects.
On the matter of streetlights, the Makinde administration will never apologise for keeping Oyo State illuminated and secure.
The only reason generators are being used is because the APC‑led Federal Government, Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s party, has failed spectacularly to deliver the regular electricity supply it promised Nigerians.
If the national grid were reliable, there would be absolutely no need for diesel‑powered generators. Instead of attacking the state government for providing light, Senator Alli should confront his party’s embarrassing failure in the power sector.
“Meanwhile, Oyo State is not waiting for federal excuses. The government has built a 5MW solar plant, which is now being upgraded to 12MW, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable, independent, and forward‑looking energy solutions. That is leadership, not lip service.
Regarding the Lekan Salami Stadium, the facts are undeniable. The renovation has already achieved what previous administrations could not. Ibadan is now hosting international matches, including the Falconets vs Senegal fixture in February 2026.
“This is a clear testament to the stadium’s upgraded status. The temporary pause in 3SC’s international matches at the stadium is simply because the government is undertaking further upgrades to meet evolving international standards.
“That is called progress, and only those threatened by progress will attempt to twist it into a negative. The stadium stands today as a symbol of pride, youth empowerment, and international relevance, and no amount of political bitterness can erase that.
“As for Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s fixation on attacking Governor Makinde, it is rooted in one painful truth: he is still reeling from the governor’s factual statement that he is a jejune lawyer.
“This is not an insult; it is a fact, and facts tend to sting when they expose long‑standing pretence. Governor Seyi Makinde, on the other hand, is a distinguished engineer with decades of hands‑on experience across multiple fields.
“His contributions to engineering are so significant that the Nigerian Society of Engineers awarded him its highest honour: Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
“So, when Senator Alli attempts to question Makinde’s competence, the public knows exactly who is speaking from a place of professional achievement and who is speaking from a place of political frustration.
“While some politicians specialise in shouting, this administration specialises in results. The ‘Seyi Makinde-led government is busy delivering real development, not chasing clout or engaging in petty political bickering.
“Oyo State will continue to move forward, with or without the approval of those who have chosen to build their politics on distortion and desperation.
“The people of Oyo State deserve progress, not propaganda, and that is exactly what this administration will continue to deliver”, the release said.
Source: New Telegraph
