The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday did not say whether he was considering resignation or not amid growing speculation about his possible entry into the Oyo State governorship race.
Adelabu, who spoke during a question-and-answer session at a press briefing in Abuja, said his immediate focus remains on addressing the country’s electricity challenges, even as he left the door open on his political future.
“What matters to me most now is this job that I am doing as the Honourable Minister of Power. I am excelling on the job, and that is my priority for now, tackling foreseen, known and unforeseen challenges in the power sector,” he said.
The minister added, “Resolving the power supply challenges is my priority for now. We have between now and March 31, if I am interested, in the gubernatorial contest in Oyo State. It is all about service, either at the national level or at the subnational level.”
In a statement that further fuelled uncertainty, Adelabu said, “I will not say more than that. Whether I will be here or I will be leaving is a matter of time. I will get back to you.”
Adelabu’s comments come at a politically sensitive time, following a directive by President Bola Tinubu ordering all ministers, heads of agencies, and political appointees to resign if they intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
The directive, announced last Tuesday in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is aimed at ensuring compliance with electoral laws and safeguarding the integrity of the political process ahead of the polls.
