Oyo 2027 — Adelabu cleared it with Tinubu before stepping down, aide confirms
By: Abudu Olalekan
A spokesperson for the soon-to-depart Power Minister, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, is disputing claims that President Bola Tinubu didn’t sign off on his exit. Though some suggest otherwise, confirmation came through official channels. Word emerged late last week about the departure. Despite murmurs online, sources close to the office say procedures were followed. The narrative shifted quickly after initial confusion. Officials stress that proper steps were taken before any announcement. Not everyone agrees with how it unfolded. Behind closed doors, discussions had been ongoing for days. What matters now, insiders note, is continuity in policy.
Femi Awogboro put out a note early Saturday, speaking directly to reporters. Not accurate, he stated flatly about the rumors floating around. What really happened, he explained, was that Adelabu had already looped in the President – got full agreement – before choosing to leave. The green light came through clearly, well ahead of any move.
It was his view that the ex-minister hadn’t gone against Tinubu, contrary to what certain stories claimed.
That choice fits how Adelabu has always wanted to support Oyo State, Awogboro said. Not new either – he’s stepped back before when bigger roles stood in the way of serving people.
That moment stood out clearly – Adelabu stepped down on his own from the deputy governor role at Nigeria’s central bank. His exit wasn’t forced; it came quietly, without protest. The shift signaled something deeper: when new responsibilities appear, holding onto titles matters less. Office means little if purpose points another way. People noticed how fast he moved, not waiting to be pushed.
Awogboro sees it clear. Should duty call, Adelabu answers – no pause, no second thought. Serving matters more than comfort.
Stop now, he said to anyone pushing lies – those claims hold no truth, driven only by politics.
Folks who disagree with Adelabu can’t seem to land a solid argument, he says – just rattled by the big turnout greeting him in Ibadan last Thursday. A sea of people showed up, which stirs discomfort, though no real flaws surface in what they’re saying.
Warmth in the crowd told a story all on its own, Awogboro remarked. Across towns and villages in Oyo State, voices rise – urging Adelabu forward – not just as a choice but as a turning point. Hope rides not on slogans, rather on the quiet certainty of streets once leading now wishing to lead again.
Passion fueled Adelabu’s step into politics, says he – service mattered just as much. A real wish to make a difference shaped his path forward. Meaningful change wasn’t just talk; it guided his choices all along.
Decisions weigh heavy on Chief Adelabu, Awogboro noted. Guidance comes first – from prayer, from faith in God Most High. His father’s voice matters too, along with the steady hand of President Bola Tinubu. Thought runs deep before any step forward.
It came as no surprise to the President, he said – the departure happened with Tinubu aware, on board, not opposed at all. What took place moved forward because backing existed at the top.
Still, Awogboro highlighted Adelabu’s past work – not just promises – rooted deeply in community needs. Because of that, trust has grown across neighborhoods far from city centers. People see consistency where others offer only speeches. His focus on strengthening local systems keeps drawing support, quiet but steady, from those who value action over noise.
That day things shifted clearly. On Thursday, April 23, it showed up loud. Adelabu landed at Alakia Airport in Ibadan. People noticed right away how much backing he now had.
He said the city stirred that morning. Ibadan breathed differently then.
That day, folks showed up from every corner of the 33 councils just to see Adelabu walk through. Energy ran high – cheers, smiles, banners waving like flags in a storm. Awogboro stood by, watching it unfold, then called it what he saw: real approval on full display. People came not because they had to, but because they wanted to.
