Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stepped down from his position, signaling a major shift in the country’s power sector leadership. A resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, confirms his decision to leave office effective April 30, 2026, so he can fully concentrate on his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
This development comes just weeks after the minister publicly denied reports of any such move, sparking fresh controversy over conflicting statements.
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In his letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Adelabu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a rare privilege.
He explained that his resignation would allow for a smooth transition while he redirects his focus to his long-standing political ambition, which he traced back to 2016 during his time at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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Earlier denials by Adelabu and his media team who had dismissed a similar resignation letter as fake have now raised questions about whether the initial claims were strategic or if this represents a new decision influenced by evolving political dynamics.
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