By Peter Dansu The restoration of electricity to Badagry West Local Council Development Area has not only brought relief to residents after...
By Peter Dansu
The restoration of electricity to Badagry West Local Council Development Area has not only brought relief to residents after more than one year in darkness, it has also sparked an unusual conversation online, one that now puts legislative performance and constituency representation under the public spotlight.
At the centre of the discussion is Hon Solomon Saanu Bonu, member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Badagry Constituency I, whose consistent and proactive approach to governance has once again translated into a visible dividend of democracy for his people.
Announcing the development, Hon Bonu disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu has directed the Eko Electricity Distribution Company to deploy prepaid meters across all communities in Badagry West ahead of the commissioning of the re electrification project. He stressed that the meter installation is completely free and confirmed that the exercise has already commenced in Gbaji, with other communities to follow.
The power restoration marks the end of a long and painful blackout in Badagry West, caused by extensive damage and vandalism of electricity facilities. For many residents, the return of light is not just about power supply but about effective representation. Bonu’s sustained engagement with relevant agencies and his ability to attract the governor’s intervention are widely regarded as the driving force behind the successful turnaround.
As reactions poured in, one comment stood out.
A netizen from Epe, Alaketu Olamide Abiodun, openly praised Hon Bonu’s performance, describing him as a lawmaker who understands the true meaning of representation. According to him, Bonu’s leadership is defined by consistent project delivery, transparency and a clear focus on results that directly impact the lives of constituents.
Alaketu noted that Bonu regularly accounts for projects executed and resources deployed, while maintaining a strong working relationship with Governor Sanwo Olu to ensure continuous institutional support for development initiatives in Badagry.
However, the commendation quickly turned into a comparison.
Using Badagry West as a reference point, the Epe based netizen lamented that his own constituency remains in total darkness. He questioned why communities in Epe still struggle with unreliable electricity while Badagry West now prepares for project commissioning and free prepaid meter deployment.
He argued that the people of Epe deserve more than what he described as isolated and menial projects, insisting that sustainable development must begin with critical infrastructure, especially constant and reliable power supply. In his view, access to electricity should not be a privilege tied to geography or political fortune but a basic dividend of democracy.
The contrast drawn by the netizen has since deepened public discourse around legislative effectiveness, with many observers pointing to Hon Bonu’s achievements as a clear example of how proactive representation can attract meaningful development.
As Badagry West celebrates the return of light and prepares for the commissioning of its electricity project, the conversation has expanded beyond the constituency. It now serves as a subtle but powerful reminder that performance in public office is measured not by rhetoric but by tangible outcomes, outcomes that the people can see, feel and live with every day.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to speak up, engage stakeholders, and demand accountability until the citizens of Epe begin to truly enjoy the dividends of their votes and democracy. Development must move beyond token gestures and become measurable, sustainable, and impactful especially in critical areas such as infrastructure, electricity, economic empowerment, and quality of life.
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