- With eyes set on Oyo governorship
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is reportedly set to resign from his position to pursue the governorship seat in Oyo State, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for political appointees with electoral ambitions to step aside.
Adelabu’s decision comes amid widespread criticism of his performance, particularly the inability to meet the 6,000-megawatt electricity supply target.
The power sector has been plagued by systemic challenges, including inadequate generation capacity, transmission constraints, and distribution inefficiencies.
Electricity supply currently hovers around 3,331 megawatts, far below Adelabu’s projection.
Gas shortages and unresolved legacy debts of over N6.8 trillion have further strained operations, raising concerns about long-term sustainability.
Adelabu’s exit marks a significant political transition, but it also highlights the persistent challenges facing Nigeria’s electricity sector.
Analysts warn that his successor will inherit a deeply troubled system requiring urgent reforms, increased funding, and stronger regulatory enforcement.
Meanwhile, the minister assured Nigerians that the Federal government is taking decisive steps to address the persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation.
He disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, while congratulating Nigerian Muslims on the completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, stressing that collective discipline and selflessness remain vital to unlocking the nation’s vast potential.
Adelabu urged Nigerians to carry forward the spirit of sacrifice cultivated during the 30 days of Ramadan into sustained commitment to national development.
He noted that through continued personal and national sacrifice, the transformative agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu would increasingly translate into tangible progress across key sectors of the economy.
Adelabu said: “Let me warmly felicitate with Nigerians, particularly our Muslim brothers and sisters, on this auspicious occasion.
“The past 30 days have been devoted to spiritual renewal, self-denial, and a recommitment to faith and righteousness.
“As we have individually sought purification and growth, we must now extend that same spirit of sacrifice to our nation—through unwavering dedication to its progress and alignment with the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The challenges we face today are, without doubt, the building blocks of a more prosperous tomorrow.”