The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied reports suggesting he has resigned from office, describing the claims as false and misleading amid growing political speculation over his future.
The rebuttal comes at a time of heightened uncertainty following a Federal Government directive requiring political appointees with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to step down from their positions.
Responding in a WhatsApp chat with journalists on Tuesday, Adelabu’s Special Assistant on Media, Bolaji Tunji, dismissed the reports as fake news, insisting that the minister remains fully committed to his responsibilities in the power sector.
“The news of the minister’s resignation is fake. There is no truth to it”, Tunji said.
At a press briefing in Abuja last Tuesday, Adelabu stopped short of confirming whether he would resign, even as he acknowledged the timeline for political decisions ahead of the 2027 elections.
“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.
He reiterated that resolving Nigeria’s electricity challenges remains his immediate focus.
