President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that all political appointees in his administration who plan to run in the 2027 general elections must resign by March 31, 2026.
This instruction was outlined in an official notice from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and is in alignment with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable for party primaries released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, the order applies to a broad array of political office holders, including ministers, state ministers, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and CEOs of federal agencies, commissions, parastatals, and government-owned corporations.
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The circular further specifies that this directive is relevant to all presidential appointees who aim to participate in party primaries or run for any elective position in the forthcoming elections.
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“All individuals impacted by this requirement must submit their formal resignation letters to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation by March 31, 2026,” the notice stated.
This decision is viewed as a step towards ensuring adherence to electoral regulations and fostering equity in the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
