The Kano State Government has ordered all public office holders intending to contest in the 2026 elections to resign from their positions by March 31, 2026.
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The directive was issued through an official circular signed by the Secretary to the Kano State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and dated March 24, 2026.
It specifically targets top government officials, including commissioners, advisers, directors-general, and other senior appointees across the state.
According to the statement, the decision aligns with the Electoral Act and other regulations governing the conduct of public officers.
The Kano State government emphasized that political office holders who plan to participate in the upcoming elections must step down to comply with the law.
The directive aims to enforce Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which regulates the involvement of public servants in partisan political activities, while also safeguarding the core values of the civil service, including neutrality, accountability, and integrity.
“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 circular stated.
The Kano State government further urged all relevant authorities to ensure the directive is widely circulated and strictly followed.
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