2027 elections: Resign now – Taraba gov’t tells political appointees, public servants planning to contest

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The Taraba state government issued a statement directing political appointees and public servants who intend to run in the 2027 elections to resign promptly, citing the Electoral Act 2026 which requires office holders to step down before participating in primaries. The directive, signed by Special Adviser Josiah Sabo Kente, emphasizes compliance as essential for fairness and warns of legal consequences, including possible disqualification. Governor Agbu Kefas’s administration framed the measure as a commitment to constitutional governance and political discipline. The announcement underscores the enforcement of electoral regulations in the state ahead of the upcoming elections.

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