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Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Af0nja2(op): 9:30pm On Mar 31

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, appears to have shelved his ambition to contest the Oyo State governorship election next year, having failed to resign his cabinet position by the March 30, 2026, deadline set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Amid the circulation of a purported resignation letter on social media, Adelabu’s media aide, Mr. Bolaji Tunji, dismissed the document as “fake news.”

He stated that the minister remains in office and continues to carry out his duties in line with the president’s mandate.

Adelabu had held consultations over the past year regarding his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

However, when asked last week during a press briefing in Abuja about his ambition and any plans to resign, the minister declined to give a direct response.

“I am fully focused on my job as the Minister of Power,” he said.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/adelabu-abandons-oyo-governorship-ambition-remains-power-minister

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Sonnobax15(m): 9:34pm On Mar 31

Omoh, we shouldn't be expecting light anytime soon angry

. See as this man no just allow our jubilation to last long angry

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by LagosOrigin: 9:36pm On Mar 31

That means more darkness for Nigerians o

Chei

Adelabu please resign naaaa

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by DeclanR(m): 9:38pm On Mar 31

Una matter don tire persin for dis country aswear.

Is he no longer vying for the governorship of Oyo State?
Or did the president not mandate all his appointees who are seeking for elective positions to retire before the end of this month?

Abeg chest dey pain me, I no fit talk. Over thinking wan kpai me.

This is what I use to handle my situation;

Yakubu, manage!
You'll feel like you want to die, but you'll not die.
Is that clear??

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by LordBiden(m): 10:05pm On Mar 31

LagosOrigin:
That means more darkness for Nigerians o

Chei

Adelabu please resign naaaa

Keep asking Adelabu to resign.

Some of you think 24/7 power is easy to generate in a populous country like Nigeria.

The problem with the sector is not the minister,it will take the president to implement certain structural reforms to guarantee steady power.

We don't even have the money to fix it, didn't you read that FG is owing gencos over #4 trillion for supply of gas

It will cost over #15 trillion to fix the power sector of which Nigeria doesn't have.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Freshtruth(m): 10:14pm On Mar 31

Gathering of Evil men thy have an agenda but Nigerians are wiser

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Freshtruth(m): 10:17pm On Mar 31

Governorship ambition gone for life.

Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by dododawa1: 10:22pm On Mar 31

LordBiden:
Keep asking Adelabu to resign.

Some of you think 24/7 power is easy to generate in a populous country like Nigeria.

The problem with the sector is not the minister,it will take the president to implement certain structural reforms to guarantee steady power.

We don't even have the money to fix it, didn't you read that FG is owing gencos over #4 trillion for supply of gas

It will cost over #15 trillion to fix the power sector of which Nigeria doesn't have.

Nigeria didn't have #15 trillion?

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by edogu(m): 1:54am On Apr 01

I don't expect him to resign. He's already a bad market except the president wants him to be party’s flag bearer for Oyo State.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by TheWolfen(m): 4:07am On Apr 01

Ah! Minister of darkness.
Pls resign

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by bewla(m): 4:58am On Apr 01

Agba frey yo yo o sure say you go put light for aso rock

Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by xmasgift: 5:00am On Apr 01

But officials have money to loot. That's laughable.

LordBiden:
Keep asking Adelabu to resign.

Some of you think 24/7 power is easy to generate in a populous country like Nigeria.

The problem with the sector is not the minister,it will take the president to implement certain structural reforms to guarantee steady power.

We don't even have the money to fix it, didn't you read that FG is owing gencos over #4 trillion for supply of gas

It will cost over #15 trillion to fix the power sector of which Nigeria doesn't have.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by belikewater: 5:00am On Apr 01

So na April FOol this Dark Prince dey carry us dey do? angry

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by PlasmaTV: 5:00am On Apr 01

Anything that they deny is usually true.
But Adelabu is nothing but a shameless person without personal integrity.

3 years now and the electricity situation is worse than it was, coupled with the Band A/B/C sham.

He should resign and spend the rest of his days as an accountant. Politics should be reserved for people with more personal dignity.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by PlasmaTV: 5:00am On Apr 01

Freshtruth:
Gathering of Evil men thy have an agenda but Nigerians are wiser

It's time to take your medications. You're acting up again.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Sensiblerealist(m): 5:01am On Apr 01

We are now gon see darkness reloaded.
Make inn just sack this guy abeg. The most incompetent ever

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Peliman: 5:01am On Apr 01

Remove corruption and see 5 trillion doing wonders in the power sector. This isn't a rocket science only that this government prioritise politics ahead of governance. A serious government would have embarked on that instead of coastal road or port rebuilding 😂.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Chummynoni(m): 5:21am On Apr 01

He doesn't want to lose in 2ways . He knows he has lost the govenrorship election even before election . This man should be sacked . He is clueless.

Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by SlavaUkraini: 5:22am On Apr 01

Baba make u turn Sharp Sharp ....

Because he know say he can never win that election...

Minister of Darkness 🌑🌑🌑🌑

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Freetech: 5:40am On Apr 01

He can't get Oyo state nomination.

APC already have a candidate for Oyo state

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Urgent1Million: 5:45am On Apr 01

The worst ones will cling to office.
No wonder the beautiful ones are refusing to be born 😆😆😆

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by sweerychick(f): 5:49am On Apr 01

In Nigeria failures never quit, like president like minister

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by veekid(m): 5:52am On Apr 01

people who lack accountability think everything is an attack.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Olamideayomide(m): 5:59am On Apr 01

The man needs to think well before he will take any step now cos of his political career, the minister portfolio that was handed over to him is critical sector in the country, he needs to make tangible and physical success else nobody will take him serious during his campaign for the gubernatorial post.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Ofunaofu: 6:09am On Apr 01

That means we are condemned not to have electricity in the entire four years of Tinubu regime

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by OSUigboFlatHead(f): 6:19am On Apr 01

Hahahaha

He knows he doesn't stand a chance in that race.

His incompetence in power sector has tarnished his image

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by CerebrumOptimus: 6:37am On Apr 01

LordBiden:
Keep asking Adelabu to resign.

Some of you think 24/7 power is easy to generate in a populous country like Nigeria.

The problem with the sector is not the minister,it will take the president to implement certain structural reforms to guarantee steady power.

We don't even have the money to fix it, didn't you read that FG is owing gencos over #4 trillion for supply of gas

It will cost over #15 trillion to fix the power sector of which Nigeria doesn't have.

Undoubtedly, if you have no level of education you will worse than this.

Are we up to China in population? China locked up their borders from 1988 and opened it in 1998?

When did you get your own independence?

You have no iota of SHAME!!!!

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by LeeSmart: 6:38am On Apr 01

LordBiden:
Keep asking Adelabu to resign.

Some of you think 24/7 power is easy to generate in a populous country like Nigeria.

The problem with the sector is not the minister,it will take the president to implement certain structural reforms to guarantee steady power.

We don't even have the money to fix it, didn't you read that FG is owing gencos over #4 trillion for supply of gas

It will cost over #15 trillion to fix the power sector of which Nigeria doesn't have.

Then why should your president make a promise he wouldn't keep? Baba said we shouldn't vote for him for second term if he doesn't give up steady electricity. Now you're here speaking for the president saying the problem cannot be fixed in his first tenure.

Daniel bwala was right for saying once you join APC ur brain evaporate.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by CerebrumOptimus: 6:39am On Apr 01

Af0nja2:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/adelabu-abandons-oyo-governorship-ambition-remains-power-minister

Jabagan should still bring down the hammer! Let him go and stay in his mansion! Anyone given excuses should not be there!

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by Klington: 6:40am On Apr 01

Tinubu and his team of grossly incompetent characters only seeking to reap where they didn't sow.

Tueh.

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Re: Adelabu Abandons Governorship Ambition, Says Resignation Is "Fake News" by PlasmaTV: 6:46am On Apr 01

LordBiden:
Keep asking Adelabu to resign.

Some of you think 24/7 power is easy to generate in a populous country like Nigeria.

The problem with the sector is not the minister,it will take the president to implement certain structural reforms to guarantee steady power.

We don't even have the money to fix it, didn't you read that FG is owing gencos over #4 trillion for supply of gas

It will cost over #15 trillion to fix the power sector of which Nigeria doesn't have.

BAT and his cronies should channel the money yielded from subsidy removal to fixing the electricity.

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