Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has directed political appointees in his administration seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 30, 2026.
Alia said the directive was aimed at preventing distractions and sustaining the pace of development across the state.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor handed the order while hosting Muslim faithful to an Iftar at the New Banquet Hall of Government House in Makurdi.
The governor stressed that early resignation by affected appointees would enable his administration to promptly fill vacant positions and ensure continuity in governance.
"The earlier those who intend to resign do so, the better, as it will give room to bring in others to sustain the developmen
