Adelabu Quits Tinubu’s Cabinet to Chase Oyo Governorship

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced his resignation from President Tinubu’s cabinet in a letter dated April 22, 2026. He will leave office on April 30 to allow for a smooth transition. Insiders say Adelabu decided to step down to pursue his 2027 Oyo State governorship ambition. He missed the March 31 deadline set for appointees but remains within the 30-day window required by the Electoral Act. President Tinubu reportedly tried to dissuade him and even considered Adelabu for the Finance Ministry after Wale Edun’s exit. Sources confirm the president praised his performance in office despite public criticism over power supply issues. A two-time Oyo governorship candidate and grandson of political icon Adegoke Adelabu, he leaves with Tinubu’s blessing. His campaign launch in Ibadan drew large crowds across the state’s 33 local government areas.

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