The directive was issued in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires public office holders seeking elective positions to step down before participating in party primaries.
According to a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed, the move is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with legal requirements governing electoral participation.
The government emphasized that affected officials must not only resign within the stipulated deadline but also hand over all official responsibilities and government property in their possession to appropriate authorities within their respective ministries, departments, and agencies.
Authorities further acknowledged the contributions of the appointees to the development of the state and wished them success in their political pursuits.
The directive comes as political activities intensify across the country ahead of party primaries for the 2027 general elections, with regulations designed to promote fairness and prevent the misuse of public office for campaign advantages.
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The Bauchi State Government has instructed all political appointees planning to contest in upcoming elections to step down from their positions by April 24, 2026, in compliance with electoral regulations. The Bauchi State Government has directed all political appointees intending to contest in forthcoming elections to resign from their positions no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.The directive...
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- The Bauchi State Government has instructed all political appointees planning to contest in upcoming elections to step down from their positions by April 24, 2026, in compliance with electoral regulations.
- The Bauchi State Government has directed all political appointees intending to contest in forthcoming elections to resign from their positions no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.The directive was issued in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires public office holders seeking elective positions to step down before participating in party primaries.
- According to a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Mohammed, the move is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with legal requirements governing electoral participation.The government emphasized that affected officials must not only resign within the stipulated deadline but also hand over all official responsibilities and government property in their possession to appropriate authorities within their respective ministries, departments, and agencies.Authorities further acknowledged the contributions of the appointees to the development of the state and wished them success in their political pursuits.The directive comes as political activities intensify across the country ahead of party primaries for the 2027 general elections, with regulations designed to promote fairness and prevent the misuse of public office for campaign advantages.
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