Nigeria’s already fragile electricity sector has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following the sudden resignation of Adebayo Adelabu as Minister of Power, a move that comes just weeks after he publicly apologised to Nigerians over persistent outages and pledged improvements.
In a resignation letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and routed through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Adelabu expressed “profound gratitude” for the opportunity to serve, noting that it had been a privilege contributing to efforts aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s power sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The former minister said his decision to step down was driven by his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election, stressing that he needed to fully dedicate his time and resources to the political ambition. His exit signals an early realignment ahead of the 2027 race, where he is expected to join a growing list of aspirants jostling for the state’s top seat.
Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, also reaffirmed his commitment to national service while thanking the President for the confidence reposed in him, even as stakeholders watch closely to see how the leadership change may impact ongoing efforts to stabilise power supply across the country.
