Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, has mandated that all political appointees intending to contest in the 2027 general elections must resign from their positions by March 31, 2026.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, said the directive aligned with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and follows the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the elections.
The directive affects all categories of political appointees aspiring to participate in party primaries or seek nomination for any elective office.
These include Commissioners, Advisers, Directors-General, Executive Assistants to the Governor, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Personal Assistants, and other political appointees across the state.
According to the statement, affected officials are required to submit formal resignation letters through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government by the stipulated deadline.
They are also expected to hand over responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior career officer in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The SSG’s office urged all concerned appointees to take note of the directive and ensure strict compliance to avoid any complications in their political ambitions.
