Kano Governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf directs political appointees to resign to contest in the 2027 general elections in compliance with the Electoral Act
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has directed all political appointees in the state intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions, Kano, Nigeria, Wednesday, March 26, 2026.
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The directive, issued through an official circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which governs the participation of public office holders in partisan politics.
Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, emphasised that the measure is designed to ensure neutrality, accountability, and integrity within the public service while providing a level playing field for all electoral aspirants.
The circular stated, “Political appointees who intend to contest in the forthcoming elections are required to resign or retire, as applicable, on or before Tuesday, March 31, 2026.”
The government further instructed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to widely disseminate the circular and guarantee full compliance.
The directive follows a similar order from President Bola Tinubu, who recently instructed federal ministers planning to run in elections to step down.
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Analysts note that such moves are aimed at reinforcing transparency and adherence to electoral laws in Nigeria.
