The Niger State Government has ordered all political appointees and public office holders intending to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments by March 23, 2026, to avoid violating the rules guiding the electoral process.

The Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Abubakar Usman, issued the directive following the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to the timetable, presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on February 6, 2027.

Political parties are expected to begin their primaries on April 23, 2026.

Usman explained that the directive to political appointees and government officials aims to ensure compliance with electoral laws, which require public office holders to resign at least one month before party primaries if they wish to contest elective positions.

According to him, the Niger State Government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all political activities strictly follow constitutional and electoral provisions.

The SSG stated, “I am to draw the attention of all Political Appointees and other Government Officials who desire to contest for elective positions that the conduct of party primaries is expected to commence from April 23, 2026.

“In line with this development, all such Appointees and Officials are advised to resign their appointments by March 23, 2026, to meet the one-month requirement for resignation before seeking elective positions.”