Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has resigned his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.
Adelabu announced his resignation in a letter dated April 22, 2026, addressed to President Bola Tinubu.
He said the resignation would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition.
According to the letter, the minister was stepping down with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude.
“I write with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the 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,” he wrote.
