Adebayo Adelabu has resigned as Nigeria's minister of power, with his departure set to take effect on April 30. In a letter dated April 22 addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu cited the amended Electoral Act as the basis for his resignation, stating his intention to pursue a governorship bid in Oyo State. His special adviser on strategic communications and media relations, Tunji Bolaji, confirmed the resignation and disclosed that Adelabu had proposed the creation of a coordinating minister for energy to oversee integrated reforms in the electricity and gas sectors. Bolaji said the minister expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. Adelabu had previously declined to comment on his political ambitions during a March 24 news conference, insisting he was focused on tackling the country's electricity challenges. In the letter, he stated that stepping down was necessary to fully comply with electoral guidelines. Tunji quoted Adelabu as saying that stronger coordination at the highest level is essential to sustain reforms in the power sector. The minister emphasized that unifying oversight of electricity and gas could improve policy coherence and implementation. No interim replacement or successor has been announced. The presidency has not issued an official statement on the resignation or the proposed coordinating role.
Adelabu's resignation to pursue a governorship ambition reveals the fragility of ministerial tenure when personal political timelines clash with national assignments. His call for a coordinating minister for energy gains weight only if the administration treats it as more than a post-hoc justification for exit. The proposal exposes a structural gap in how Nigeria manages its energy sectors, but timing makes it susceptible to being seen as self-serving. Without immediate action, the idea risks fading like past reform appeals.
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