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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position to pursue his ambition of contesting the Oyo State governorship election.
Adelabu’s resignation was conveyed in a letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, with the exit set to take effect from April 30, 2026.
The letter, submitted through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was framed as a formal step to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of the power ministry.
In the correspondence, the minister said he was stepping down with “a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude,” noting that the decision was aimed at allowing for an orderly handover of responsibilities.
He thanked the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a privilege and highlighting his role in advancing reforms within Nigeria’s 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,” he stated.
Adelabu explained that his decision was driven by his desire to fully pursue his long-standing governorship ambition in Oyo State, which he said dates back to 2016 during his tenure as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He recalled that he had earlier resigned from the apex bank in 2018 to contest for the same position.
The former minister also cited provisions of the amended Electoral Act 2026, which bars political office holders from contesting elections while in office.
“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.
