VIDEO: Ex-minister Adelabu arrives Oyo, directs traffic in Ibadan

Barely 24 hours after resigning his position, the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, arrived at Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday.

In a series of videos circulating on social media, including footage shared by Emiralty Africa, the former minister was seen in a blue native attire stepping into the middle of a congested road to direct traffic. Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in Ibadan after his resignation. Credit: Emiralty Africa Media Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in Ibadan. Credit: Emiralty Africa Media

Adelabu was seen navigating vehicles while exchanging greetings with onlookers and supporters.

The gesture reportedly occurred shortly after he arrived at the Ladoke Akintola International Airport, where supporters stormed in anticipation of his arrival.

Addressing reporters during a media session upon his arrival, Adelabu reflected on his tenure in the power sector.

“I have seen, and I have conquered,” Adelabu said, “and I believe I have tried my best and contributed my best to the national development and oversee one of the key sectors in Nigeria.”

Adelabu’s homecoming follows a formal resignation on Tuesday.

PUNCH reports that in a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, he stated that he is stepping down to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State.

While he noted that the decision would formally take effect on April 30, 2026, to ensure a “smooth transition” within the Ministry of Power, his immediate return to the state capital suggests that his campaign machinery is already in motion.

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐄𝐱-𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐮 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐲𝐨, 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧 𝐈𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧

Barely 24 hours after resigning his position, the former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, arrived at Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday.

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