Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has officially resigned from his position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration to pursue his ambition of contesting for the governorship of Oyo State.
Adelabu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated March 26, 2026, addressed to President Tinubu, via the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
In the letter, he expressed gratitude to the President for the opportunity to serve in the cabinet and contribute to reforms in the country’s power sector. “I write with profound gratitude to Your Excellency to formally tender my resignation from my position as the Honourable Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria”, Adelabu stated.
He also thanked President Tinubu for the trust placed in him, describing his tenure as a privilege during which he worked to support the administration’s efforts to improve electricity supply across the country.
Adelabu explained that his resignation was necessary to allow him dedicate full attention to his political aspiration of becoming governor of Oyo State.
Nigeria’s power supply has deteriorated sharply in recent weeks, with prolonged blackouts affecting homes, schools, and businesses nationwide. Adelabu has publicly apologised, but Nigerians continue to express frustration over his handling of the sector, citing poor planning, inadequate generation, and lack of transparency.
The Minister faced mounting criticism as Nigerians accused the government of failing to provide a clear roadmap for stabilising supply. In response, Adelabu issued a public apology, acknowledging the suffering caused by the blackouts. He admitted that the outages had “intensified hardship for households, industries, and educational institutions” and pledged improvements in the coming weeks.
Adelabu explained that the crisis was partly due to gas supply shortfalls during the dry season, which disrupted electricity generation. He assured Nigerians that the government was working to achieve a 6,000MW generation capacity by the end of 2026, promising visible improvements within two weeks.
