Niger governor orders political appointees eyeing elective offices to resign

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The order is despite a recent judgement voiding the relevant section of the Electoral Act 2022.

Despite the judgement of the Federal High Court that gave them respite last week, the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has directed political appointees and other public servants aspiring for political offices in 2023 to resign before the end of this month.

According to the statement, “in compliance with this provision, all Political Appointees and other Public Servants serving in both State and Local Governments should submit their letters of resignation to the Office of Secretary to the State Government on or before 31st March, 2022”.Court judgement Delivering her judgement on the suit on Friday, the judge, Evelyn Ayandike, agreed with the plaintiff that the provision conflicted with Nigerian citizens’ rights guaranteed by the constitution.

 

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