July 21, 2025
By Ayinde Adeleke
Dr. Deji Adeleke announced that his 1250-megawatt power plant in Ajebamidele, Ondo State, is completed.
The plant’s operation is pending connection to the gas grid. Dr. Adeleke made this statement at the 11th undergraduate and 7th postgraduate convocation ceremonies of Adeleke University in Ede, Osun State.
At the event, his brother, Governor Ademola Adeleke, received an honorary Doctorate Degree.
Dr. Adeleke expressed concerns about election malfeasance in Nigeria, stating that the country’s democracy is viewed as fraudulent by the global community.
He highlighted issues like vote selling and use of hoodlums for election fraud as factors discouraging foreign investment.
“The powerplant is ready, I am only waiting to be connected to the gas grid to start generating power. That plant will employ over 2,000 engineers and other associated workers.”
“Imagine if not because of my relationship, we are not able to get GE to supply the turbine to us, that means that the powerplant will not be built. That mean the jobs will not be there. Nobody wants to come to society where votes does not count, where the electorate do not have a say.” He said.
“But if we all insist on a free, fair and credible election other countries will respect us. Then we have environment that can attract direct foreign investment that will create the jobs that we do badly needs.” Adeleke added.
