Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, left the Federal Government to pursue his goal of becoming governor of Oyo State.

Adelabu informed President Bola Tinubu in a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, that the decision will go into effect on April 30, 2026, to facilitate a seamless transition.

He was leaving with "a deep sense of honor and profound gratitude," according to the letter that was sent to the Government of the Federation via the Office of the Secretary.

He wrote, “I write with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the Honourable Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This resignation is to take effect on 30th April 2026, in order to allow sufficient time for a smooth and orderly handover of responsibilities.”

“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.”

Adelabu described his appointment as a privilege and thanked the President for the chance to serve.

He said, “Your Excellency, I remain sincerely grateful for the privilege and confidence you reposed in me by appointing me to serve our great nation in this capacity.

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