Adelabu resigns as minister over Oyo governorship aspiration

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his role over his aspiration for the 2027 Oyo Governorship Election.

Adelabu tendered his resignation letter to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Tuesday.

The former Minister expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his entrusting him with the role as he announced his resignation.

“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.

“I wish to sincerely thank Your Excellency for the confidence reposed in me and the opportunity given to serve our great nation under your administration.

“It has been a privilege contributing to the efforts aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s power sector in line with your Renewed Hope Agenda.” He wrote.

Adelabu cited his aspirstion to contest for the Oyo Governorship seat as reason behind his resignation.

“My decision to resign is to enable me fully pursue my aspiration to contest for the office of Governor of Oyo State and to dedicate my time and resources to that endeavour.

“Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest respect and appreciation.” He added.

His resignation is coming barely a day after the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, also stepped down from his role in pursuit for Bauchi Governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 General Election.