Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly submitted his resignation letter and is expected to officially exit office on April 30, 2026, in anticipation to his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
According to reports, Adelabu’s decision follows high-level consultations, including a recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the meeting, he formally communicated his intention to step down from the Federal Executive Council to focus on his political aspirations.
Sources close to the development indicate that the resignation aligns with his preparation for the 2027 governorship race in Oyo State, where he is expected to contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The minister’s planned exit also comes amid a broader political realignment within the federal cabinet, as several appointees with electoral ambitions are stepping down in compliance with political norms and directives ahead of party primaries.
Although earlier reports in March dismissed claims of his resignation as false, recent confirmations from credible sources suggest that Adelabu has now finalized plans to leave office after completing key engagements in the power sector.
Adelabu, who assumed office as Minister of Power in August 2023, has overseen policy reforms aimed at stabilizing electricity generation and improving transmission infrastructure. His resignation is expected to mark a significant transition both in Nigeria’s power sector leadership and in the political landscape of Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
His anticipated entry into the governorship race is likely to reshape the contest, as he joins other prominent aspirants vying to succeed the current administration.
