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Power minister, Adelabu resigns to contest Oyo governorship election

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Nigeria’s power minister, Babatunde Adelabu, resigned after nearly three years, citing his bid for the Oyo governorship. During his tenure he drove the rollout of the Electricity Act 2023, a key reform for the country’s power sector. His departure could affect both the upcoming Oyo election dynamics and the

Adelabu’s exit comes after nearly three years at the helm of the ministry, during which he oversaw the implementation of the Electricity Act 2023 The post Power minister, Adelabu resigns to contest Oyo governorship election appeared first on Vanguard News.