Adebayo Adelabu has resigned from his position as Nigeria’s Minister of Power to focus on his ambition to contest the governorship election in Oyo State.

Sources indicate that the resignation is part of preparations to fully engage in political consultations and party processes ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.

Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, had been serving as Minister of Power, where he oversaw policies and reforms aimed at improving electricity generation and distribution in the country.

While details of his next political steps are still emerging, his move signals the beginning of intensified political activities in Oyo State as aspirants position themselves for the governorship race.

There has been no official statement yet from the Presidency regarding his replacement