**Breaking News: Tinubu Orders Resignation of Appointees Running for 2027 Elections** President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process in the 2027 general elections. As part of efforts to uphold Nigeria's electoral laws, he has directed all political appointees in his administration who intend to run for elective offices to resign by March 31, 2026. The directive, sent out via a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), affects various categories of appointees, including ministers, agency heads, and presidential aides. The circular, signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, states that those who must resign include: - Honourable Ministers and Ministers of State - Special Advisers to the President - Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, and Personal Assistants to the President - Directors-General and CEOs of federal parastatals, agencies, commissions, and government-owned companies - All other political appointees seeking elective offices President Tinubu has emphasized that this measure is crucial to "ensure full compliance with electoral laws, uphold transparency in the political process, and promote a level playing field for all aspirants ahead of the elections." In Nigeria, where politics is often intertwined with public office, this directive is seen as a bold step towards preventing the misuse of public resources and power by political appointees during party primaries. The administration has specified that all affected officials must submit their resignation letters through the SGF's office by the March 31 deadline. This move is expected to create a level playing field for all aspirants and reduce the influence of incumbency in Nigeria's electoral process. As the nation gears up for the 2027 general elections, President Tinubu's directive is a significant development that could shape the course of politics in the country.