Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stepped down from his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated April 22, 2026, addressed to President Bola Tinubu, with his exit scheduled to take effect from April 30, 2026.
The letter, transmitted through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, indicated that the move was intended to ensure a smooth transition in the ministry.
Adelabu said he was leaving office with “a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude,” describing his service in government as a privilege.
“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 said.
He explained that his decision was driven by his determination to fully pursue his long-standing governorship ambition in Oyo State, an aspiration he traced back to 2016 during his tenure at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Adelabu recalled that he had earlier resigned from the apex bank in 2018 to contest the same position.
He also cited provisions of the amended Electoral Act 2026, which bar serving political office holders from participating in elections.
“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 stated.