JUST IN: POWER MINISTER ADELABU RESIGNS TO PURSUE OYO GOVERNORSHIP BID
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from the Federal Government to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition.
The letter, routed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that he was stepping down with “a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude.”
“I write with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the Honourable Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This resignation is to take effect on 30th April 2026, in order to allow sufficient time for a smooth and orderly handover of responsibilities,” he wrote.
Adelabu thanked the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a privilege and an opportunity to contribute to national development, particularly reforms in the power sector.
“It has been a rare honour to contribute to national development under your leadership and to play a role in advancing reforms in the power sector—one of the most critical foundations of Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic transformation,” he said.
The former minister explained that his resignation was to enable him focus fully on his governorship ambition in Oyo State, citing provisions of the amended electoral law.
“My decision to step down is informed by my intention to focus fully on my gubernatorial ambition in Oyo State,” he stated, noting that the aspiration dates back to 2016 during his tenure as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He added that his action aligns with the provisions of the Amended Electoral Act 2026, which bars political office holders from contesting elections while in office.
Adelabu’s exit marks a significant political development ahead of the next electoral cycle, particularly in Oyo State, where he is expected to contest the governorship election.
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