The Bauchi State Government has directed all political appointees seeking elective offices in the forthcoming party primaries to resign their positions on or before April 24, 2026.
The directive, issued in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 (as amended), was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.
According to Gidado, the move is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with statutory requirements guiding the participation of public office holders in electoral processes.
“This directive is in line with statutory requirements governing the participation of public office holders in electoral processes and is aimed at ensuring full compliance with the law,” he said.
He noted that the government acknowledges the contributions of the affected appointees to the development of the state and expressed optimism about their political aspirations.
“The government appreciates their service and contributions to the development of Bauchi State and wishes them success in their future endeavours,” Gidado added.
The statement further directed all affected officials to properly hand over their duties and government property.
“All such appointees are further directed to hand over all government property in their possession, as well as the responsibilities of their offices, to the appropriate officers within their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies,” he said.
The directive comes as political activities intensify across the state ahead of party primaries.