“2027 Tension: Kaduna Govt Orders Political Appointees With Ambitions To Resign

The Kaduna State Government has directed all political appointees and public officials intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before March 23, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The directive follows the release of a revised election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the updated schedule, elections for the president and members of the National Assembly will be held on January 16, 2027, while elections for state governors and members of state Houses of Assembly are scheduled for February 6, 2027.

The timetable also indicates that political parties will commence their primaries on April 23, 2026, as part of preparations for the polls.

Secretary to the State Government, Abdulqadir Muazu Meyere, said the directive was issued to ensure that individuals seeking elective offices comply with the legal requirements guiding the electoral process.

He explained that the law mandates public office holders with political ambitions to step down from their positions before the start of party primaries.

The state government therefore advised all affected officials to submit their resignation letters before the stipulated deadline to avoid breaching electoral regulations.

“Consequent upon the foregoing, I am to draw the attention of all political appointees and other government officials who desire to contest for elective positions that conduct of party primaries are expected to commence from April 23, 2026.

“In line with this development, all such appointees and officials are by this circular advised to resign their appointments by March 23, 2026. This is to enable prospective contestants meet the one-month requirement to resign from office before seeking elective positions,” the statement said.

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