Breaking: Tinubu’s Bold Order Sends Political Appointees Packing

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before March 31, 2026.

The directive was announced on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in a statement issued by Dewan Goshit, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

According to the statement, the decision is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 elections.

A circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, stated that the directive applies to all categories of presidential appointees seeking elective positions.

Those affected include ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, as well as directors-general and chief executive officers of federal government agencies, commissions, parastatals, and government-owned companies.

All affected officials are required to submit their resignation letters through the OSGF no later than March 31, 2026.