Adebayo Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister for Oyo Governorship

Adebayo Adelabu, the current Minister of Power in Nigeria, has officially resigned from his position to focus on his ambition to contest for the governorship of Oyo State. His resignation is effective from March 31, 2026, and he conveyed this decision in a letter dated March 26, 2026, addressed to President Bola Tinubu.

In his letter, Adelabu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and highlighted his contributions to the reform of Nigeria's power sector under the administration's policy agenda. He stated that stepping down would allow him to fully commit to his political pursuits.

Adelabu also publicly apologized for the recent nationwide power outages that have disrupted daily life, particularly during the ongoing dry season. He acknowledged the hardships caused by these disruptions, attributing the situation to factors largely beyond the government's control, and assured citizens that efforts are underway to restore stable power supply by 2025.

His resignation signals a broader political realignment among members of the administration ahead of upcoming electoral contests.