Yusuf orders political appointees planning to contest in 2027 elections to resign
Governor Abba Yusuf has directed political appointees interested in contesting the 2027 elections to resign, citing the electoral act.
The directive was announced in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Wednesday.
The statement said interested persons must resign by March 31, 2026, to ensure neutrality and a level playing field.
The directive was conveyed through an official circular issued by the secretary to the state government, Umar Ibrahim, emphasising the need for strict compliance with laws governing the conduct of public officers.
The circular stated that the decision is in accordance with section 88 (1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which regulates the participation of public officeholders in partisan political activities.
It added that the measure aimed to uphold neutrality, accountability, and integrity within the public service while ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants.
According to the circular, political appointees intending to contest in the forthcoming elections are required to resign or retire, as applicable, on or before March 31, 2026.
It also directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to give the circular the widest publicity and ensure full compliance.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Showbiz
Ogogo: Yinka Quadri breaks down in tears as family, friends hold eighth-day prayer for late Nollywood actor
Ogogo died last week after battling stage four cancer.
States
Samuel Erale assumes duty as Delta police boss
Mr Erale hails from Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.
States
HBM inaugurates CNG station in Cross River
Mr Alade-Akinyemi described the facility as a strategic investment.
Economy
26 vessels expected at Lagos ports: NPA
According to NPA, the vessels are expected to arrive between August 30 and September 13.
NationWide
Customs hands over 204 intercepted rifles to NCCSALW
Customs intercepted 204 pump-action rifles and handed them over to the National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.
States
NDLEA arrests 140 suspects, seizes 816.506kg of drugs in Kaduna
Mr Muhammad said the command also dismantled 107 drug joints and recovered 241 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and one locally made pistol.
