By Our Reporter
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign from their current offices on or before March 31, 2026.
The directive was conveyed through a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and signed by the SGF, Senator George Akume, while the Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, transmitted the instruction.
According to the circular, the resignation order applies to all categories of presidential political appointees who plan to participate in party primaries or seek nomination for any elective position ahead of the 2027 polls.
Those affected include ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and chief executive officers of federal government agencies, parastatals, commissions, and government-owned companies.
The presidency explained that the directive is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the next general elections.
Officials who intend to run for office are, therefore, required to submit their formal resignation letters through the SGF’s office before the March 31 deadline.
President Tinubu noted that the measure is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with electoral laws, promoting transparency in the political process, and providing a level playing field for all aspirants preparing for the 2027 elections.
