Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Ja’oje, has resigned his appointment to contest an elective position in the 2027 general elections.
The move follows President Tinubu’s directive that all political appointees intending to run for office must resign by March 31, 2026.
Ja’oje’s resignation was confirmed in a statement by his media aide, Abba Anwar, made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Sunday.
In his resignation letter, Ja’oje thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, highlighting the administration’s focus on youth development and the confidence placed in him to contribute to national growth.
He also reaffirmed his readiness to serve the country whenever called upon and praised the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that its policies continue to positively impact Nigerians across age groups.
“By resigning, Ja’oje is set to contest for elective office, and his supporters have expressed confidence in his leadership, pledging their backing for his political ambitions,” the statement added.
