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The Benue State Government has issued a directive requiring all political appointees interested in contesting elective offices in future elections to formally resign from their current positions. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Barr. Dr. Sam Ode, mni, the government emphasized the need for transparency and proper procedure amid rising political activities in the state.
The announcement comes in response to observed aspirations among appointees for leadership roles aimed at promoting good governance and building on the achievements of the current administration under Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. Political appointees wishing to pursue elective ambitions are requested to submit formal resignation letters along with expressions of interest specifying the offices they intend to contest.
All such submissions must be forwarded to the Office of the Deputy Governor no later than Thursday, December 18, 2025. This timeline, the statement noted, will facilitate timely onward transmission to the Executive Governor for consideration and necessary processing.
The directive is seen as a measure to maintain administrative focus while allowing interested officials to prepare for political contests, particularly with eyes on the 2027 general elections. It underscores the administration’s commitment to orderly transitions and ethical standards in public service.
As political maneuvering intensifies across Nigeria ahead of future polls, this move in Benue State sets a clear framework for appointees balancing current duties with personal ambitions. Compliance is urged to ensure smooth governance continuity and respect for due process. The people of Benue await how this will shape the emerging political landscape in the Food Basket of the Nation.
