The Niger State Government has instructed all political appointees and public office holders planning to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 23.
This directive was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, following the release of the revised election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Usman explained that the directive was essential to ensure compliance with electoral laws and regulations governing candidacy.
He emphasised that the law requires public office holders intending to run for office to resign at least one month before the commencement of primaries.
He urged all affected political appointees and government officials with political ambitions to submit their resignations before the deadline to avoid breaching electoral rules.
According to INEC’s timetable, the presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for February 25, 2027, with elections for state governors and state House of Assembly members set for March 11, 2027.
INEC also indicated that political parties will begin their primaries on April 23, 2026, as part of preparation for the elections.
Usman reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all political activities adhere to constitutional and electoral regulations.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
