VIDEO: Majeed Kpodo Bows To Pressure, Returns Transformer Donated By Senator Saliu Mustapha To Alagbado Community
The Chairman of Ilorin South Local Government Area has quietly returned the 500KVA transformer donated to Alagbado Layout by Senator Saliu Mustapha, following widespread public outrage over its controversial removal.
The transformer, which was installed to stabilize power supply in the community, was reportedly taken away yesterday under the directive of the council chairman, who was accompanied by security operatives and suspected political thugs. The move triggered anger among residents, civil society organizations, and political observers, who condemned it as an act of political sabotage.
Many critics described the chairman’s action as the “highest form of political brigandage,” arguing that it was aimed at frustrating the impact of Senator Mustapha’s intervention.
The development also fueled speculation that the chairman acted on the orders of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, with critics pointing fingers at the state government as the “masquerade” behind the incident.
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) also reacted to the development, condemning the removal of the transformers as an act of vandalism and an illegal disruption of power infrastructure. The company stated that such actions undermine efforts to provide stable electricity to underserved communities and warned against political interference in public utilities.
Under pressure from growing public condemnation, the local government chairman hurriedly returned the transformer to the Alagbado community without any formal explanation or public acknowledgment.
However, residents remain aggrieved, insisting that the government must be held accountable for what they described as a gross abuse of power.
“This was an unjustifiable act against the people,” a community leader told JustEvent online. “If not for the outrage, the chairman would have gotten away with it. We demand an official statement on why the transformer was taken in the first place.”
Calls for a full investigation have continued to gain traction, with community members urging the Kwara State House of Assembly and civil society organizations to probe the matter.
Despite the return of the transformer, the controversy has deepened political tensions in the state, exposing underlying rifts between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) factions. Observers say the incident may have broader political implications ahead of the 2027 elections, as it underscores the growing rivalry among key political actors in Kwara.
For now, the residents of Alagbado can breathe a sigh of relief as their transformer is back in place, but the political storm surrounding its removal is far from over.
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