Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has directed all political appointees and public servants with ambitions to contest in the 2027 elections to resign from their positions within seven days.
The directive, conveyed in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, and obtained by DAILY GAZETTE, sets a deadline of March 31, 2026, for affected officials to either step down or formally retire from service.
Those covered by the order include commissioners, special advisers, directors-general, executive secretaries, managing directors, senior special assistants, special assistants, and other aides across government agencies.
The state government said the move is in line with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, particularly Section 88(1), which governs the involvement of public office holders in partisan politics.
According to the statement, the decision is intended to enforce compliance with legal standards while preserving neutrality, accountability, and ethical conduct within the public service.
“All affected officials are required to resign or retire on or before the stipulated date if they intend to participate in the forthcoming general elections,” the statement emphasised.
The directive has been circulated to key government offices, including the Chief of Staff, the Head of Civil Service, the Clerk of the State Assembly, and judicial authorities, signalling the administration’s resolve to ensure strict adherence.
