Ecstasy As Oyo APC Gov Candidate Redeems 50m Pledge To Oranyan Traders

The Oyo State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has redeemed his ₦50 million pledge to traders affected by the recent fire inferno at Oranyan Market, Ibadan.

The presentation was made today Thursday at the market premises, where Senator Alli’s representatives led by Director General of his campaign Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe, Dr. Tunji Olanipekun, Akogun Akeem Olatunji and other prominent leaders met with victims, market leaders, and stakeholders.

While addressing the traders, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe said the donation was Senator Alli’s way of standing with the victims in their time of loss and pain.

“What happened at Oranyan Market was unfortunate and heartbreaking. Many of you lost goods worth millions of naira and your means of livelihood overnight. As your son and as someone who wants to lead this state, I cannot look away,” he said.

He further explained that the ₦50m pledge was made during his earlier visit to sympathize with the traders, and that fulfilling it was a matter of principle and compassion.

The fund is expected to be disbursed through the market leadership to support affected traders to restock and rebuild their shops.

Senator Alli also called on the state government to do more to prevent future fire outbreaks in markets across Oyo State.

“We need modern fire-fighting equipment, better market infrastructure, and insurance schemes for our traders. Markets are the engine of our economy and we must protect them,” he added.

He promised that under an APC administration, traders and small business owners would get more support, access to soft loans, and emergency response structures.

Market leaders and victims at the event appreciated the gesture, describing it as the first major support from a political leader since the fire incident.

As the 2027 elections approach, the APC candidate says his focus will remain on economic recovery, business support, and protecting the livelihoods of ordinary citizens of Oyo State.