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Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has insisted that the funds in question predate his appointment as minister and denied any role in the purported loss of ₦128 billion in the power sector.
Adelabu reportedly provided the explanation on Monday, January 5, in response to requests for an investigation into the allegedly missing monies made by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and the Ministry of Power by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
In a statement signed by Bolaji Tunji, his Special Adviser on Media, the minister called on SERAP to stop what he called “baseless speculation,” emphasizing that the accusations were based on the 2022 audit report.
The statement claims that Adelabu was named Minister of Power in August 2023, however the audit report that SERAP cites only pertains to the fiscal year 2022.
“The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, and the relevant anti-corruption agencies to look into claims that more than ₦128 billion in public funds are missing or diverted from the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and the Ministry of Power,” the statement stated.
“It is crucial to make it clear that Chief Adebayo Adelabu, the Honourable Minister of Power, was appointed in August 2023, whereas the audit report in question relates to the 2022 fiscal year, even though he has no objection to calls for investigation.”
Adelabu emphasized that the accusations were unrelated to the Ministry of Power’s activities during the current administration.
As a result, all of the concerns mentioned in the audit report are related to a time prior to the minister’s appointment. Therefore, the Ministry’s operations and financial activities under the current administration are unaffected by the request for an investigation,” the statement continued.
The minister reiterated his dedication to openness and responsibility, promising that his office will assist any legitimate inquiry into legacy problems in the power industry.
“The Office of the Honourable Minister reaffirms its commitment to transparency and accountability and will fully cooperate with any legitimate process aimed at addressing legacy issues in the power sector while remaining focused on its mandate of delivering stable and reliable electricity to all Nigerians,” Adelabu stated.
Adelabu was “widely regarded for his strict adherence to due process, probity, transparency, and accountability,” according to the statement, which also noted that this reputation had been proven in his prior positions in both the public and private sectors.
It further stated that the minister was still determined to protect his integrity.
SERAP Requests Inquiry and Fund Recovery
Prior to this, President Bola Tinubu was urged by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Mr. Kolawole Oluwadare, to order the Attorney General of the Federation and anti-corruption agencies to look into the purported loss or diversion of more than ₦128 billion from the Ministry of Power and NBET.
Additionally, the organization requested that any money recovered be used to alleviate Nigeria’s financial difficulties.
According to SERAP, “use any recovered diverted funds to fund the 2026 budget deficit and to ease Nigeria’s crippling debt crisis.”
According to SERAP, the alleged violations revealed systemic governance flaws in the power industry.
“The pervasive and massive corruption in the power sector continues to cost Nigerians dearly. The organization declared, “There is a legitimate public interest in guaranteeing justice and accountability for these grave allegations.”
SERAP claims that addressing corruption in the industry would aid in resolving the nation’s ongoing electrical problems.
“Tackling corruption in the power sector would go a long way in addressing the country’s ongoing transmission line breakdowns and improving access to a regular and uninterrupted electricity supply for Nigerians,” the statement stated.
The Ministry of Power allegedly failed to account for more than ₦4.4 billion that was transferred to the Mambilla, Zungeru, and Kashimbilla project accounts, with “no evidence of how the funds were expended,” according to SERAP, which cited passages from the Auditor-General’s report.
Allegedly, the report also noted:
Contractors received ₦95.4 billion without documentation or evidence of project execution.
₦33.5 million was spent on international travel without permission from the Head of Civil Service or the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Spending on the GIGMIS platform exceeded ₦230 million, while non-personal advances exceeded the legal cap by ₦282 million.
The Auditor-General at Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc reportedly voiced concerns about payments made without procurement authorization, unexplained transfers into sub-accounts, irregular contract awards, and consulting fees purportedly paid for services that were not provided.
Despite years of reforms and significant public spending, Nigeria’s power sector still struggles with an insufficient supply of electricity, and the scandal has rekindled calls for accountability.
