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All public office holders in Kano state intending to run for election in 2026 have been ordered by the state government to resign from their positions by March 31, 2026, at the latest.

In an official circular dated March 24, 2026, and signed by Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary to the State Government, the directive was issued.

It was directed at high-ranking government officials, such as commissioners, advisers, directors-general, and other senior appointees throughout the state.

The statement claims that the decision complies with the Electoral Act and other pertinent regulations governing the behavior of public officials.

It emphasized that political officeholders who plan to take part in the forthcoming elections must step down from their positions in order to adhere to legal requirements.

The government clarified that the action is intended to enforce Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which governs public servants’ participation in partisan political activities. It further stated that the directive aims to safeguard fundamental civil service values such as accountability, neutrality, and integrity.

The circular stated, “All public officers who are interested in contesting in the forthcoming general elections are requested to resign or retire as the case may be on or before Tuesday, 31st March 2026.”

The government also called on all relevant authorities to guarantee that the directive is disseminated widely and adhered to strictly.

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