The Kano State government has directed political office holders and public servants intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ibrahim, who said the move was in compliance with relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
According to the circular, the decision aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which regulates the participation of public officers in partisan political activities.
The government stated that the measure is aimed at ensuring strict adherence to the legal framework guiding elections, as well as upholding neutrality, accountability and integrity within the public service.
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It further directed that all affected officials must either resign or retire, depending on their cadre, within the stipulated deadline.
The circular emphasised the need for full compliance, warning that failure to adhere to the directive could amount to a breach of existing electoral laws and public service regulations.
The state government also called for the widest possible dissemination of the directive across ministries, departments and agencies to ensure that all concerned officers are adequately informed.
