{"id":126680,"date":"2026-04-22T15:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126680"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T14:23:15","slug":"adelabu-quits-tinubu-cabinet-sets-for-oyo-governorship-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/adelabu-quits-tinubu-cabinet-sets-for-oyo-governorship-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Adelabu quits Tinubu cabinet, sets for Oyo governorship race"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Godswill Michael<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from the Federal Executive Council after securing the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pursue the Oyo State governorship race.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is coming barely 24 hours after the sack of the Ministers of finance and housing.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adelabu disclosed this following a meeting with the President on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he formally briefed Tinubu on developments in the power sector and his future political plans.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">According to a statement on Wednesday issued by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, the minister presented a \u201ccomprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years,\u201d highlighting reforms aimed at improving electricity generation, transmission, and overall sector efficiency.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cA central highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP),\u201d the statement said, describing the framework as a long-term roadmap for energy security, expanded electricity access, and sector resilience.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Presidency, in response, commended Adelabu\u2019s performance in office. \u201cPresident Tinubu commended the Minister for his dedication and the progress recorded, particularly in laying a strong policy foundation for the transformation of the power sector,\u201d the statement added.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Crucially, the President also gave his approval for Adelabu\u2019s political ambition. \u201cThe President also granted his consent and blessing for the Minister to pursue his governorship ambition,\u201d Bolaji stated.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following this development, Adelabu is expected to step down from his ministerial position in the coming days to focus on his bid to govern Oyo State. The statement noted that the timing of his resignation is intended to ensure continuity in ongoing reforms within the power sector.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIn view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days,\u201d the statement said, adding that the decision reflects \u201chis commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The minister\u2019s exit comes amid lingering challenges in Nigeria\u2019s electricity sector, including recent declines in power generation linked to gas supply constraints, pipeline maintenance, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State in 2019, was appointed Minister of Power by Tinubu in 2023.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reaffirming his commitment to national development, Adelabu expressed appreciation to the President for his support. 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