The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has come under scrutiny following his failure to resign from office ahead of the reported deadline to contest the Oyo State governorship election.
Adelabu was expected to step down from his ministerial position on or before March 31, in line with an alleged directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu requiring political appointees seeking elective positions to vacate their offices within a stipulated timeframe.
However, as of the time of filing this report, the minister has neither resigned nor issued any official statement regarding his political intentions, raising questions about the status of his governorship ambition.
The development has triggered mixed reactions among party members, stakeholders, and residents of Oyo State. While some argue that his failure to comply with the directive may have automatically disqualified him from the race, others believe the situation remains unclear pending an official position from the presidency or the minister himself.
Political observers note that the absence of communication from Adelabu or his aides has further fueled speculation, leaving party loyalists and the public uncertain about his next move.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on the minister and the presidency for clarity on whether the missed deadline will impact his eligibility to contest the Oyo governorship election.
