ZAMFARA 2027: Gov. Lawal directs council members vying for political office to resign

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Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has directed all members of the State Executive Council and other political appointees seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign.

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The directive was issued on Monday during the 64th State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Gusau.

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In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the move is in line with provisions of the Electoral Act and the timetable released for the 2027 elections.

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According to the statement, all affected officials are to resign on or before March 31, 2026.

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“The governor has instructed the Secretary to the State Government to issue a circular to all political appointees aspiring for elective offices, mandating them to resign before the stipulated deadline,” the statement said.

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It further added that the Head of Service has been directed to extend the same instruction to civil servants who intend to contest in the elections.

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Governor Lawal reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to good governance and the development of Zamfara State.

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