President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026.
The directive was announced in a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
According to the statement, issued by the Head of Information and Public Relations in the OSGF, Dewan Goshit, the move is aimed at ensuring compliance with electoral laws and safeguarding the integrity of the political process ahead of the polls.
The statement noted that the decision is in line with Section 88, Subsection 1 of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for party primaries.
Those affected by the directive include ministers, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, and personal assistants to the President. Also listed are directors-general and chief executive officers of federal government parastatals, agencies, commissions, and government-owned companies, along with other political appointees serving under the President.
The development comes as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, with political parties expected to commence their nomination processes in accordance with the timetable released by the electoral body.