Adelabu Resigns As Power Minister To Pursue Gov Ambition

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned as the Minister of Power to focus on his ambition to contest the governorship of Oyo State.

The letter was submitted through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and framed as a formal exit to allow for a smooth transition in office.

In the correspondence, Adelabu said he was stepping down with what he described as “a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude,” adding that the decision was necessary to ensure an orderly handover of responsibilities.

He expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a privilege and highlighting his contribution to 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 wrote.

He recalled that he voluntarily resigned from the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2018 to pursue the same political goal.

He also cited provisions of the amended electoral law, stating that public office holders are restricted from contesting elections under the framework.

“In line with the provisions of the Amended Electoral Act 2026, which preclude political office holders from contesting elections, I consider it both appropriate and necessary to resign at this time,” he said.