Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria's Minister of Power, has not resigned from his position, contrary to online claims circulating a purported resignation letter dated March 30, 2026. His media aide, Bolaji Tunji, dismissed the document as fake, affirming that Adelabu remains in office and is carrying out his official duties. The speculation emerged after the expiration of a deadline reportedly set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ministers interested in contesting the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. While Adelabu had previously held consultations about a potential gubernatorial run under the All Progressives Congress, he has not taken formal steps toward candidacy. When questioned during a press briefing in Abuja about his political intentions, Adelabu stated, "I am fully focused on my job as the Minister of Power." No official communication from the presidency or the minister's office has confirmed any resignation or political transition. The minister's continued presence in cabinet meetings and public engagements supports the assertion that he remains in office. The false resignation letter has been widely shared on social media, prompting clarifications from individuals close to the minister. There is no indication that the presidency has taken disciplinary action or made any public statement regarding the timeline for ministerial resignations. The next official update on ministerial status is expected during routine government announcements.
When Adelabu says he is "fully focused" on his ministerial job, it signals a quiet retreat from the governorship race, not a defiant stand. The missed March 30 deadline was not arbitrary—it was a clear political directive from the presidency, and failing to act on it suggests a shift in calculation. Whether by choice or pressure, Adelabu's silence on his ambitions reveals the tightening grip of party control over ministerial movements. This is less about resignation letters and more about who gets to shape the future of APC in Oyo.
