Adebayo Adelabu: Sitting on a Hot Plate?

When horses are hired from stables to bear the weight of their masters, they should have no opinions on how fast they should go on the journey. It does not seem as if many political figures in Nigeria understand this concept. Whether the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is among these numbers remains to be seen. What is clear at present is that the man may be fretting currently and in danger of being booted out of power.

From the start, Adelabu has been one of the most talked-about ministers in the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu. A man of strong words, for sure, but it does not always serve him as he intends. Often, what he thinks to be the softest gestures end up being perceived by the public as harsh slaps on the face. Thus, when problems come for him, some people tend to rejoice.

This appears to be one of such times. According to some inside information, Adelabu is in danger of being booted out of Tinubu’s circle of 12. Even though this is not the first time such a rumoured dénouement is in the works for the power man, things look to be serious this time. In response, Adelabu is allegedly running helter-skelter to get things in order and save what remains of his face before the president.

Readers may remember that Adelabu promised previously that December 2024 would see him deliver Nigeria to new ranks of electricity generation. Specifically, he vowed to help increase power generation from 4,000 megawatts to 6,000. But things do not seem to be going according to plans.

And now, the issue of Adelabu being thrown aside due to the impending cabinet reshuffle is coming up again!

What will the man do? At present, commentators believe that he is going about as if seeking help from every corner. Few common people pity help. Many are reportedly convinced that he will get what is coming for him. The more neutral believe that the electricity problem in Nigeria cannot be cast at Adelabu’s feet. But what is the reason when there is hunger and anger?

Adelabu may end up being the proverbial stubborn lamb thrown to the gods of public displeasure for temporary appeasement.