President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
The directive was disclosed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), through its Head of Information and Public Relations, Dewan Goshit.
According to the statement, the order is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls.
The circular, signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, stated that the resignation directive applies to all categories of presidential political appointees seeking elective offices.
Those affected include ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, as well as directors-general and chief executive officers of federal government agencies, commissions, parastatals, and government-owned companies.
“All affected officials are required to submit their formal resignation letters through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation not later than March 31, 2026,” the statement added.
The move is seen as part of efforts to ensure compliance with electoral laws and promote a level playing field ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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