Power Minister Adelabu Resigns For Oyo Governorship Race
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has sent his letter of resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In his letter dated April 22, Adelabu served notice that his resignation would take effect on April 30
According to him, quitting government would enable him to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo state.
Adelabu, who contested on the platform of Accord in 2023, has always been linked with interest in the Oyo State Governorship race for 2027.
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.
Adelabu said his resignation was driven by his intention to fully pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State, noting that the aspiration dates back to 2016 during his time as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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.
