Adelabu announces resignation plan as Nigeria’s power minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has finally announced plans to drop his resignation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet.

His spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday morning.

He said his resignation is for him to explore his gubernatorial aspiration in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 election.

The minister presided over Nigeria’s failed power sector despite the April 2024 electricity tariff hike.

Recall that in recent months, Nigerians experienced inadequate electricity supply, which Adelabu acknowledged at various fora without offering actionable solutions.

“In view of this development, Chief Adebayo Adelabu is expected to resign his position as minister of power in the coming days,” he said.