Africa-Press – Nigeria. No fewer than seven aides of the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, have resigned their appointments.
This comes as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The affected officials submitted their resignation letters in compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act, which require public office holders seeking elective positions to step down within the stipulated timeframe.
Among those who resigned is Aliyu Hussaini Usman, Special Adviser on Intergovernmental Affairs and Partnership, who is seeking to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives to represent Hadejia, Auyo and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency.
Others include Sale Ahmed Birniwa, Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation; Hassan Aliyu Musa, Special Adviser on Human Resources; and Malam Mansur Shehu, Special Assistant on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Financial Inclusion.
Also on the list are Hamza Abdullahi, Senior Special Assistant on Education Monitoring in Ringim Emirate, and Mohammed T. Mohammed, Special Adviser on Tsangaya II.
The former aides, in their separate letters, expressed gratitude to Governor Namadi for the opportunity to serve in his administration, describing their time in office as both an honour and a privilege.
More appointees are expected to tender their resignations, including commissioners and members of the Executive Council.
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