Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from the Federal Executive Council, to enable him pursue his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu said his decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition and handover of responsibilities.
The former minister expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his tenure as a rare privilege to contribute to national development and ongoing reforms in 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, one of the most critical foundations of Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic transformation,” he wrote.
Adelabu stated that his resignation was driven by his determination to focus fully on his gubernatorial ambition in Oyo State.
His aspiration, he noted dates back to 2016 during his time as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
He recalled that he had earlier resigned from the apex bank in 2018 to pursue the same political goal, adding that recent provisions in the amended Electoral Act necessitated his exit from public office ahead of active political engagement.
The letter, which was routed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was acknowledged at the Presidency on the same day it was submitted.
Adelabu’s exit from the cabinet is expected to reshape the political landscape in Oyo State, particularly within the All Progressives Congress, where he is widely seen as a key contender for the party’s gubernatorial ticket.
Meanwhile, Westernmirror.com.ng had earlier reported exclusively on Tuesday that the Minister was ready to resign to pursue his governorship aspiration in 2027.
Recall that a resignation letter purportedly signed by Adelabu surfaced on social media in March but was immediately debunked by the Minister.
The official resignation has however put an end to the speculation about the minister’s resignation letter, and confirmed Adelabu’s exit from the Federal Executive Council.