The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is reportedly preparing to resign from his position to pursue his ambition of becoming governor of Oyo State in the 2027 election.
According to sources within the Presidency and the minister’s circle, Adelabu is expected to submit his resignation either on Wednesday or before the end of the week, subject to final confirmation.
The minister reportedly met with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, where he formally communicated his political aspirations. Although the meeting was not publicly disclosed in detail, insiders said the President was briefed on his plans and performance in office.
A close associate of the minister said his exit is now “certain,” noting that Adelabu had already informed the President of his intention to contest for the governorship seat in Oyo State.
The development comes despite the Federal Government’s March 31 deadline requiring political appointees with electoral ambitions to resign from office.
Adelabu, who previously led the APC governorship campaign in Oyo State and contested under the Accord Party in 2023, is now expected to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 polls.
The party has already fixed its governorship primary for May 23, 2026, with nomination forms pegged at N50 million. Sales of forms are scheduled to run from April 25 to May 2.
If he officially enters the race, Adelabu will join other aspirants, including Senator Sarafadeen Alli of Oyo South and Oyedele Alao (popularly known as “Allow Alao”), in the contest for the APC ticket.
Party stakeholders are expected to intensify consultations in the coming weeks as the race for the Oyo governorship begins to gather momentum.
