Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed plans to step down from his position in order to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State.
According to a statement issued by his media aide, Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu has already informed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of his decision.
“Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days. The timing of his anticipated resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key sectoral challenges and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms prior to exiting office.”
“Notably, this includes efforts to stabilise the sector following recent declines in power generation due to gas supply constraints to power plants, ongoing pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers, as well as the need to secure the President’s approval for his intended resignation and gubernatorial aspiration in Oyo State.”
The statement further noted that Adelabu met President Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he presented a detailed report on his work in the power sector over the last two and a half years.
During the meeting, he highlighted key achievements under his leadership, including moves to stabilise electricity generation, improve transmission capacity, and push reforms aimed at better efficiency and service delivery across the sector.
“A central highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and its accompanying Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) as well as the Medium-Long Term Integrated Resource Plan for the Power Sector to guide Succession and Sustainability.”
The Minister also expressed strong appreciation to the President for his support and reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s power sector and national development.
“The NIEP is a comprehensive policy framework designed to guide the sustainable development of Nigeria’s electricity sector. It provides a long-term roadmap for achieving energy security, expanding electricity access, integrating renewable energy, and building a more resilient and efficient power sector. The Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) serves as the operational blueprint for the NIEP, detailing specific actions, timelines, and institutional responsibilities required to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes. The SIP prioritises critical interventions across generation, transmission, and distribution, while also addressing regulatory reforms, investment mobilisation, human capacity and local content development within the sector.”
The statement also confirmed that the President has given his approval and blessing for Adelabu to pursue his governorship ambition.
