Adegoke Installs Solar Streetlights at Kara, Elewure Cattle Markets After 20-Year Darkness

Cattle traders and residents of Kara and Elewure Cattle Markets in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State have expressed appreciation to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke, following the installation of solar-powered streetlights at the two markets.

The intervention, which has brought relief and excitement to traders and residents, followed a request made by the market communities during Adegoke’s visit to Akinyele Local Government as part of his engagement with traders, residents and non-indigenes across the area.

According to the beneficiaries, both markets had endured inadequate lighting for more than two decades, leaving traders and other residents to contend with darkness, particularly during evening activities.

Some of the traders, while expressing their appreciation, recalled that several politicians had visited the markets over the years with promises to address the situation, but without any meaningful intervention.

They, however, commended Adegoke for responding to their request, declaring, “So many politicians have come to promise, but you promised and fulfilled instantly.”

Another beneficiary, who was visibly excited by the development, offered prayers for the ADC candidate, saying, “This place over the years has been in darkness, but you brought light. God will also put light in your life too.”

The installation has reportedly generated excitement among Yoruba, Fulani and other residents who live and conduct businesses around the markets, with beneficiaries from the different communities expressing satisfaction with the intervention.

The Seriki of the cattle traders also offered prayers for Adegoke, appreciating his response to the community’s request and the provision of improved lighting facilities.

The traders and residents further declared their readiness to support the ADC and its candidates across Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections, explaining that their position was informed by the fulfilment of a request they said had remained unattended to for over 20 years.

The development has once again highlighted the importance of community engagement and attention to grassroots infrastructure needs, particularly in busy commercial centres such as cattle markets, where adequate lighting is essential for traders, customers and residents.