Bayo Adelabu should first redeem his public image in the Ministry of Power before considering any ambition for elective office.
I know the first-class graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University does not accept defeat.
He is a man of honour and courage. Where others failed or the problem they consider unsolvable, he always takes the challenge and makes sure he solves it squarely.
I know only people of courage like Bayo Adelabu can take up appointment as minister in the Ministry of Power.
Before Raji Fashola, the versatile former governor of Lagos State, took the appointment as power minister, there was nothing he did not promise Nigerians. But after he got there, he realised that the people who do not know garri are the ones calling it white powder.
Public service, especially in a critical sector like power, demands not only technical competence, but also visible results that directly improve the lives of citizens.
Nigerians are daily confronted with unstable electricity supply, rising costs, and persistent infrastructure challenges, and these realities shape public perception more than promises or political rhetoric.
For Adelabu, the priority should be clear—restore confidence through measurable progress. This means strengthening generation capacity, improving transmission networks, and ensuring efficient distribution across the country.
Beyond infrastructure alone, transparency and accountability must define his leadership. People want to see results, not just hear policies. They want consistent power supply, fewer outages, and a system that works without constant frustration.
Political ambition is not wrong, but it must stand on credibility and trust. Moving to seek elective office without fixing the pressing issues under his watch will only look premature and self-serving.
Leadership is not judged by intention or speeches, but by performance and impact.
If Adelabu can show real commitment to reform and deliver tangible improvements in the power sector, his image will naturally recover.
Achievements will speak louder than campaign slogans and give him a stronger footing for any future ambition. Until then, his focus should remain on the responsibility before him—proving through action that he can deliver results where it matters most.
•Mogaji Arisekola, Publisher of The Street Journal Newspaper, writes from Ibadan.
