Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power, stated that President Bola Tinubu approved his resignation from the Federal Executive Council. Through his media aide, Femi Awogboro, Adelabu dismissed claims that he left against the President's wishes, calling such reports "baseless." He confirmed he obtained the President's full consent before stepping down.
Adelabu's resignation letter was dated April 22, 2026, and submitted through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. His exit aligns with a March 17 directive requiring political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 general elections to resign by March 31, 2026. The directive supports Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and INEC's timetable for party primaries.
The former minister linked criticisms of his resignation to public reception during his return to Ibadan on April 17, 2026, where a large crowd welcomed him. He stated critics have no substantive grievances against him. Reports had earlier suggested Tinubu tried to dissuade Adelabu from leaving, but Adelabu denied this.
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