2027: Zamfara gov directs council members seeking office to resign
From Abdulrahaman Abdullahi Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all members of the State Executive Council intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions. The directive
From Abdulrahaman Abdullahi
Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all members of the State Executive Council intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions.
The directive was issued on Monday during the 64th Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Gusau.
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In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the decision was said to be in line with provisions of the Electoral Act signed into law by the President, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 elections.
The statement noted in part, “Today, Governor Dauda Lawal presided over the 64th Executive Council Meeting, where critical issues were deliberated for the development of Zamfara State.
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“In his opening remarks, the governor directed that all council members vying for political offices should resign on or before the 31st of March 2026.
“The governor instructed the Secretary of the State Government to issue a circular to all political appointees aspiring for elective offices, requiring them to resign from their appointments before the due date.
“The Head of Service is directed to issue the same to all Civil Servants who nurse the aspiration to contest an election.”
Governor Lawal reiterated his administration’s commitment to serving the people of Zamfara state.
