•Adelabu and Tinubu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has resigned his position.
His resignation letter dated March 26, 2026 was addressed to President Bola Tinubu through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
He said the resignation was necessitated by his determination to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
The letter reads in part, “I write with profound gratitude to Your Excellency to formally tender my resignation from my position as the Honourable Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I wish to sincerely thank Your Excellency for the confidence reposed in me and the opportunity given to serve our great nation under your administration. It has been a privilege contributing to the efforts aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s power sector in line with your Renewed Hope Agenda.
“My decision to resign is to enable me fully pursue my aspiration to contest for the office of Governor of Oyo State and to dedicate my time and resources to that endeavour.
“Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest respect and appreciation.”
