Adelabu to resign as power minister to contest Oyo governorship election ― Aide

Tunji Bolaji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the minister will resign from his position in the coming days.

Bolaji said Adelabu had secured President Bola Tinubu’s consent for his governorship aspiration in Oyo State.

Bolaji, who made this known in a statement on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, said the timing of the minister’s anticipated resignation reflected his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office.

Adelabu on Tuesday met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, where he presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.

Bolaji quoted Tinubu as commending the minister for his dedication and the progress recorded, particularly in laying a policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector.

He added: “The president also granted his consent and blessing for the minister to pursue his governorship ambition.

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“In view of this development, Adelabu is expected to resign his position as minister of power in the coming days.”

Bolaji disclosed that Adelabu, during the meeting, outlined key milestones recorded under his leadership.

He said these include efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and implement reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and service delivery across the power sector value chain.

He added that a central highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP).