Adebayo Adelabu don resign as Power Minister while Presidency explain Edun, Dangiwa exit, as fresh changes hit President Bola Tinubu cabinet.
Adelabu resignation come on Wednesday, making am the third minister wey don leave Federal Executive Council within 48 hours.
Resign to pursue governorship ambition
For letter wey he send give Bola Tinubu, Adelabu say him go step down officially by April 30, 2026, to focus on him ambition to contest for Oyo State governorship.
He explain say the decision align with Electoral Act 2026 wey stop serving political appointees from contesting elections.
Adelabu thank the President for opportunity to serve and highlight him contributions to power sector reforms.
Achievements and challenges
During him time, he say power generation improve from around 3,500MW–4,500MW to over 6,000MW peak.
He also mention progress in:
- Transmission infrastructure
- Revenue growth in electricity market
- Debt restructuring of over N4 trillion
But he admit say challenges like gas supply issues, vandalism and infrastructure gaps still remain.
Presidency: Edun, Dangiwa no sack
Meanwhile, Presidency don deny reports say Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa were sacked.
According to Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, both ministers resign by themselves.
Reason for their exit
Onanuga reveal say Edun resign on Monday, citing health reasons, after celebrating him 70th birthday.
Dangiwa also submit resignation letter, thanking Tinubu for the chance to serve.
However, sources say complaints from ministries over delay in release of funds also play role in Edun exit.
Cabinet changes ahead of 2027
The recent resignations show how 2026 Electoral Act don begin reshape Tinubu cabinet as 2027 elections dey approach.
Political observers believe say more changes fit still happen as appointees wey get political ambition go step down to contest.
The Presidency thank all outgoing ministers for their contributions and wish them success in their next moves.
