Delta governor tells appointees seeking office to resign
Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, has instructed all political appointees who plan to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. The directive was announced in a statement by Kingsley Eze Emu, the Secretary to the State Government. The statement emphasizes that this order is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable set by the Independent National Electoral Commission. All affected officials are required to submit their resignation letters through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.
Key takeaways
- Sheriff Oborevwori directed all political appointees aiming for elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31, 2026.
- The order, announced by Kingsley Eze Emu, aligns with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable from the Independent National Electoral Commission.
- The directive applies to commissioners, advisers, directors-general, executive assistants, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, and other political appointees in Delta State.
- Appointees must submit their resignation letters through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government by March 31st, 2026, and hand over to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior career officer in their departments.
- The government urged all concerned appointees to strictly comply with the directive as political activities increase ahead of the 2027 general elections.
