Minister of Power, Adelabu Briefs President Tinubu, Set to Resign for Oyo Governorship Bid as Campaign Vehicles Resurface
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly held what is described as a final briefing with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amid growing indications that he is preparing to resign from his ministerial position to pursue the 2027 Oyo State governorship election.
Sources within political circles suggest that Adelabu’s anticipated resignation is tied to his ambition to return to Oyo State politics, where he is expected to formally declare interest in the governorship race.
His move aligns with constitutional and political expectations that appointees seeking elective office step down from their current roles.
The development has further intensified political activities in Oyo State, as campaign vehicles and mobilisation structures linked to the minister have reportedly begun resurfacing across key areas of the state.
Although there has been no official public announcement confirming his resignation at the time of filing this report, insiders maintain that the process is imminent following his engagement with the Presidency.
Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and former gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, has long been considered a major political figure in the state’s evolving political landscape.
His expected exit from the Federal Executive Council is already generating conversations within political circles about potential realignments ahead of the 2027 governorship election, particularly within the ruling party structure in Oyo State.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.