Bauchi tells political appointees seeking office to resign by Friday
The Bauchi State Government has instructed all political appointees aiming for elective positions to resign their appointments. The directive, announced by Mukhtar Gidado, follows the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended). Appointees must step down on or before Friday, April 24, 2026, if they have not already done so. The government thanked the affected individuals for their service and outlined procedures for handing over responsibilities.
What we know
- The Bauchi State Government issued a directive for political appointees seeking elective office to resign by Friday, April 24, 2026.
- The announcement was made by Mukhtar Gidado, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
- The directive aligns with the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended) and aims to ensure legal compliance.
- Appointees are required to hand over government property and responsibilities to the appropriate officers within their MDAs.
- The government expressed appreciation for the contributions of the affected appointees and wished them success.
