Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is set to leave the Federal Executive Council after receiving the approval of Bola Tinubu to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
The move followed a closed-door meeting on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where Adelabu presented what aides described as a comprehensive review of his two-and-a-half-year stewardship of the power sector.
A statement released by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, said the session with the president featured a presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and its Strategic Implementation Plan, which the minister cited as key pillars of ongoing reforms.
According to the statement, Adelabu outlined milestones achieved under his watch, including steps taken to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission capacity, and improve operational efficiency across the power value chain.
The statement confirmed that his resignation is imminent.
“In view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days.”
Tunji added that the timing of the planned exit is deliberate, allowing the minister to address lingering sector challenges and ensure continuity in reforms before stepping down.
“The timing of his anticipated resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office. Notably, this includes efforts to stabilise the sector following recent declines in power generation due to gas supply constraints to power plants, ongoing pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers, as well as the need to secure the President’s approval for his intended resignation and gubernatorial aspiration in Oyo State,” Tunji said.
