Adelabu Joins Oyo State Governorship Race As He Resigns From CBN

CBN deputy governor resigns

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor in charge of Operations, Adebayo Adelabu, has promised to resign his appointment with effect from July 15, Naija news Understands.

Mr. Adelabu whose disengagement notice has already been accepted by President Muhammadu Buhari indicated his interest to join the gubernatorial race in his home state, Oyo has his reason for resignation from office.

In an acceptance letter dated May 24, President Buhari thanked Mr. Adelabu for his services to the country and wished him the best in his future ambitions.

“While appreciating your services in the Central Bank of Nigeria since April 9, 2014, I wish you the very best in your future ambitions and continued commitment to public service in our country and specifically, as you seek to play a more active role in politics, in your home State,” the president said in the letter.

Mr. Adelabu, who was one of the four deputy governors of the CBN, assumed duty on April 9, 2014.

Since then, he has served at different times as deputy governor in charge of Financial System Stability (FSS) and Corporate Services (CS), before his last position as the deputy governor in charge of Operations.

Mr Adelabu who is widely believed to be the most likely successor to the incumbent governor of the State, Abiola Ajimobi, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the grandson of the ace Oyo political godfather, late Adegoke Adelabu.