Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from his position in the coming days following a high-level meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The development was confirmed in a statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, after the closed-door meeting held on Tuesday.
At the meeting, Adelabu presented a comprehensive report on his stewardship of the power sector over the past two and a half years.
He outlined key milestones recorded during his tenure, including efforts to stabilise electricity generation, strengthen transmission infrastructure, and implement reforms aimed at improving efficiency across the power sector value chain.
A major highlight of the engagement was the presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), alongside its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP), as well as the Medium- to Long-Term Integrated Resource Plan for the power sector.
The minister explained that the NIEP provides a long-term roadmap for achieving energy security, expanding electricity access, integrating renewable energy, and building a more resilient electricity system.
The SIP serves as the operational framework detailing specific actions, timelines, and institutional responsibilities required to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes.
President 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.
The President also granted Adelabu approval to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Following this development, Adelabu is expected to resign his position as Minister of Power in the coming days.
The minister noted that the timing of his planned resignation reflects his commitment to addressing key challenges in the sector and ensuring continuity in ongoing reforms before exiting office.
These include efforts to stabilise electricity supply amid recent declines in generation caused by gas supply constraints, pipeline repairs, and outstanding obligations to gas suppliers.
Adelabu expressed appreciation to the President for his support and reaffirmed his commitment to the advancement of Nigeria’s power sector and national development.
His planned exit follows weeks of speculation over his political future and compliance with a presidential directive requiring cabinet members with political ambitions for the 2027 elections to resign.
The speculation intensified after an earlier resignation letter circulated on social media in March 2026 but was dismissed by his media aide as false.
Tuesday’s meeting, however, confirmed that his governorship ambition had not been abandoned but delayed to allow him conclude key policy frameworks, particularly the NIEP.
Adelabu is expected to join the governorship race under the All Progressives Congress, where he is likely to face strong competition from other aspirants.
He previously contested the governorship election in 2019 under the APC but lost to incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde.
In 2023, after losing the APC primary to Teslim Folarin, he defected to the Accord Party and contested the election, finishing third.
His expected resignation is part of ongoing adjustments within the Federal Executive Council as preparations intensify ahead of future elections.
