According to The Punch, today marks the official deadline for political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions. At least two ministers and several heads of government agencies have already stepped down in compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable.
The resignations have triggered intense speculation regarding a major cabinet reshuffle. Among those who have exited is the Minister of State for Youth, who cited the President’s “concern for Nigerian youth” as his motivation for serving before transitioning to his gubernatorial ambition.
Daily Post reported that “several other cabinet members are expected to resign today,” while Vanguard noted that “party primaries are scheduled to begin in late April.” An INEC spokesperson confirmed, “The submission of candidates for the presidential election is due by July.”
Echotitbits take: This is the “silly season” of politics starting early. Expect government business to slow down over the next quarter as the focus shifts from policy implementation to political campaigning and the vetting of new ministerial nominees.
Source: BusinessDay – https://businessday.ng/news/article/three-tinubu-ministers-resign-ahead-of-election-directive/, March 31, 2026
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