The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from his position in the coming days following a high-level meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Peak Newspaper reports
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, after the closed-door meeting held on April 21, 2026.
While details of the meeting were not fully disclosed, sources indicate that the decision to step down followed discussions at the highest level of government.
Adelabu’s anticipated resignation comes amid ongoing efforts to address challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, including supply instability and infrastructure constraints.
Further details on his exit and possible replacement are expected to emerge in the coming days.
Adelabu to Step Down as Power Minister After Meeting with Tinubu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to resign from his position in the coming days following a high-level meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Peak Newspaper reports
The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Tunji Bolaji, after the closed-door meeting held on April 21, 2026.
While details of the meeting were not fully disclosed, sources indicate that the decision to step down followed discussions at the highest level of government.
Adelabu’s anticipated resignation comes amid ongoing efforts to address challenges in Nigeria’s power sector, including supply instability and infrastructure constraints.
Further details on his exit and possible replacement are expected to emerge in the coming days.
