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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has broken the silence on his reported resignation that has been circulating on social media.
Reacting to claims and counter-claims about the move, the power minister, in a chat with Channels Television, noted that the letter in circulation was fake as he had written no such letter yet.
He, however, confirmed that his focus remains set on Agodi Government House and that he is still in the Oyo State governorship race in 2027, adding that he would act at the appropriate time.
Adelabu, reacting to the need for clarity about the said letter and his ambition on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said, “Of course, yes, I am very much in the race.
“But I will act at the appropriate time, and you will be duly informed, but will be with the consent of Mr President.
“For now, I’m committed to my present assignment. It’s still about service, whether national or sub-national”.
The renewed hope agenda ambassadors in Oyo State, led by Senator Teslim Folarin, have hit the road running since 2025, making efforts to unite all aggrieved parties across the 33 local government areas of Oyo State to ensure that every leader and member work for one common purpose.
The major concern for the group is to drum up support for President Tinubu’s re-election and to ensure success across the state for the APC, with Agodi Government House as the ultimate goal for the party in Oyo State.
There are reports that senator representing Oyo South senatorial district, Sarafadeen Ali, is also eyeing the governorship ticket in the APC.
Tinubu had directed all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 elections to resign from their posts on or before March 31.
He hinged his decision on Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls.
