Senator Alli donates N25m to Bode Market victims

The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli, has donated twenty-five million naira to the affected traders at the popular Bode Market, Ibadan, which was gutted by fire on Friday.

The APC standard-bearer made the announcement during a visit to the market, where he personally commiserated with victims and traders who suffered losses in the unfortunate incident.

The governorship candidate was received by traders at the market, led by the Babaloja, Mr Salau Oloya, and the Iyaloja, Mrs Sikira Alaja.

Speaking during the visit, Senator Alli assured the affected traders that the APC would always identify with the pains and aspirations of the people, especially during periods of hardship and distress.

Senator Alli stressed that leadership must go beyond rhetoric and political campaigns, insisting that people-oriented governance requires prompt response, empathy and tangible support for citizens in moments of crisis.

He said that the APC remains committed to restoring hope to the people of Oyo State through responsible leadership, responsive governance and strategic interventions aimed at improving livelihoods.

In another major show of solidarity, the Oyo APC State Women Leader, Dr Adekemi Opatunde, donated ₦5 million and 15,000 nose masks to further support affected traders and enhance safety measures within the market environment.

Her intervention was applauded by traders, especially women, who described the gesture as timely, thoughtful and deeply encouraging at a difficult moment for many families.