The Kaduna State Government has requested that all public servants and political appointees who want to run in the general elections of 2027 resign from their posts by March 23, 2026.
According to reports, the directive was made following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s publication of an updated election schedule.
Elections for the president and National Assembly members will be held on January 16, 2027, according to the electoral body’s updated schedule.
February 6, 2027, is set aside for the elections of state governors and members of state assemblies.
In order to get ready for the general elections, the schedule also indicates that political parties will start their primaries on April 23, 2026.
Abdulqadir Muazu Meyere, the Secretary to the State Government, stated that the decision was made to guarantee that candidates for public office adhere to the electoral regulations.
He clarified that public office holders who plan to run for elective office are required by law to resign from their jobs prior to the start of party primary.
Therefore, in order to prevent any violations of election regulations, the state administration requested that impacted officials submit their resignations prior to the specified time.
In light of the aforementioned, I would like to inform any political appointees and other government personnel who wish to run for public office that party primaries are scheduled to start on April 23, 2026.
This circular advises all such officials and appointees to quit their positions by March 23, 2026, in accordance with this development. In part, the statement stated, “This is to enable prospective contestants to meet the one (1) month requirement for them to resign from office before seeking for elective positions.”
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