President Bola Tinubu has directed all appointees under his administration seeking elective office in the upcoming 2027 general elections to resign from their appointments on or before March 31, 2026.
The directive is in accordance with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and also the timetable published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls.
This development was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, Ibrahim Kana.
The directive affects appointees like ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, and personal assistants to the president as well as directors-general and chief executive officers of federal government parastatals, agencies, commissions, and government-owned companies.
The circular noted that, " President Tinubu emphasized that the measure is necessary to ensure full compliance with electoral laws, uphold transparency in the political process, and promote a level playing field for all aspirants ahead of the elections.
“He urged all concerned officials to take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and promoting credible electoral processes in Nigeria.”
