Adelabu Shelves Oyo 2027 Governorship Bid, Stays as Power Minister
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has apparently abandoned his long-speculated ambition to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election after failing to resign his federal appointment by the March 30, 2026 deadline set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for political appointees eyeing elective offices. According to reports, Adelabu, who had been consulting widely across Oyo State with the intention of running under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, did not submit his resignation letter or step down from the cabinet by the stipulated cutoff. This effectively means he will remain in his role as Minister of Power, continuing to discharge his duties in line with the president’s mandate.b1abbf The development comes amid mixed signals in recent days. Earlier reports and social media buzz suggested Adelabu had tendered a resignation letter dated March 26, 2026, citing his desire to fully pursue the Oyo governorship and dedicate his time and resources to the race....