2027 Polls: Oborevwori Orders Appointees To Resign By 31st March
Directive Ahead of 2027 Elections
GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed all political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before 31st March 2026.
The directive, announced in an official statement, signals the state government’s move to ensure compliance with electoral regulations and promote transparency in the political process ahead of party primaries.
Legal Backing for the Order
According to the statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Eze Emu, the directive is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The law requires political appointees seeking elective offices to vacate their positions before participating in party primaries, a measure designed to ensure a level playing field and prevent the misuse of public office.
Categories of Affected Appointees
The resignation order applies to a broad range of political office holders within the state government. These include:
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Commissioners
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Special Advisers
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Directors-General
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Executive Assistants
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Senior Special Assistants
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Special Assistants
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Personal Assistants
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Other political appointees across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
The government stressed that the directive covers all individuals intending to seek nomination for any elective office in the upcoming elections.
Resignation and Handover Process
Affected appointees have been instructed to submit their formal resignation letters through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government on or before the stipulated deadline.
They are also required to hand over their official responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior career officer within their respective MDAs to ensure continuity in governance.
Call for Compliance
The state government urged all concerned officials to strictly adhere to the directive, noting that compliance is mandatory.
The move underscores the administration’s commitment to upholding electoral laws and maintaining administrative order as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
