By Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister to Pursue Oyo Governorship Ambition
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
His resignation follows a directive by Bola Tinubu requiring all political appointees seeking elective office to step down on or before March 31, 2026.
In a resignation letter dated March 26 and addressed through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Adelabu expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve and contribute to reforms in Nigeria’s power sector.
He stated that his decision would allow him to fully focus on his ambition to contest for the governorship of Oyo State.
Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, previously contested the state’s governorship election and remains a prominent political figure in the state.
His resignation is expected to signal the start of renewed political activities ahead of the next election cycle, while also leaving a leadership gap in the Ministry of Power.
