Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has denied reports of his resignation, calling the circulating letter a forgery. In an interview with Channels Television, Adelabu stated clearly that the resignation letter attributed to him was fake and that he has not written any such letter. He dismissed the claims as false information designed to mislead the public. The minister affirmed his continued commitment to his role in the federal government's power sector reforms. The fake letter had sparked online speculation about his position in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. Adelabu did not disclose who might be behind the forged document or how it was circulated. His office has not issued a formal statement beyond the interview. The misinformation emerged on social media platforms without verification from any official government source. Adelabu was appointed Minister of Power in October 2023 following his nomination by President Tinubu and confirmation by the Senate.
Adebayo Adelabu is still in office, but the fact that a fake resignation letter gained traction so quickly speaks more about public perception than paperwork. Nigerians have grown accustomed to abrupt political exits and cabinet reshuffles, making such rumours believable even when false. The episode reveals how easily unverified content can erode confidence in public officeholders. For the minister, the bigger challenge may not be the forgery itself, but the silence that allowed it to spread.
