2027 Order : List Of Ministers, Others That May Resign From Tinubu’s Cabinet

Following the recent directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for political appointees under his administration intending to contest elective offices in 2027, to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026, there are indications that at least seven ministers may be on their way out. The party primaries for elective positions are expected to be held between 23rd April and May 30th, 2026, while names of candidates are expected to be submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by 11th July for presidential and National Assembly and August 8th for governorship and House of Assembly elections. Our correspondents report that ahead of the 2027 general elections, there are other appointees of the president apart from ministers who are eyeing various elective positions and are expected to resign. They include ministers of state, special advisers to the president, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, directors-general, and chief executive officers of federal government parastatals, agencies, commissions and government-owned companies, as well as other political appointees of the president. The directive, announced in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls. The circular, signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary of the General Services Office, Ibrahim Kana, stated that the directive applies to all categories of presidential political appointees seeking to participate in party primaries or contest for any elective office. According to the circular, all affected officials are required to submit their formal resignation letters through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation not later than March 31, 2026. President Tinubu said the measure was necessary to ensure compliance with electoral laws, uphold transparency in the political process, and promote a level playing field for all aspirants ahead of the elections. He also urged all concerned officials to take note of the directive and ensure strict compliance, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions and promoting credible electoral processes in Nigeria. Based on activities across states and checks this is a chronicle of some appointees who may be leaving the government soon. Minister of power, Bayo Adelabu (Oyo) The Minister of Power and two-time governorship candidate is one of the major contenders for the Oyo State Governorship poll in the next election. His credentials, political party and current position places him at the front row in the battle for Governor Seyi Makinde’s seat. When Adebayo Adelabu, then Deputy Governor in charge of operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in 2018, resigned to pursue his governorship ambition, he was quick to gain political prominence riding on his family’s political legacy in the state. He is the grandson of late Adegoke Adelabu, one of Oyo’s most revered politicians. In the build-up to the 2019 governorship poll, Bayo Adelabu went under his grandfather’s “Penkelemesi” umbrella to gain relevance. His grandfather’s name, however, could not get him elected despite flying the APC’s ticket, then ruling party in Oyo State. He lost to Makinde. He re-contested the seat in 2023 on the platform of the Accord Party after defecting from the APC. Again, he lost to Makinde. Despite contesting on the platform of the opposition party, President Bola Tinubu handed him a ministerial nomination and posted him to the Ministry of Power. In December 2023, Adelabu returned to the ruling APC and he has been putting structures in place to achieve his ambition in 2027. In October last year, Adelabu declared it was now his turn to become Oyo State governor. The minister, who spoke in Yoruba, adopted his principal, Tinubu’s slogan of “E mi lokan” (it’s my turn), saying he paid his dues in the state’s politics. “I have been on this journey for a while now. I believe it’s not the day you start politics that you begin to reap the benefits. I have now paid my dues. I contested against Seyi (Makinde) in 2019. In 2023, I also contested against Seyi, then as the sitting governor. But this 2027, God has shown that it’s my turn. It’s Adelabu time. Anything that belongs to Adelabu belongs to us all,” he said. Bosun Tijani (Ogun State) The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is one of those eyeing the governorship seat in Ogun State. Tijani, known for his expertise in technology and economic development, has not formally declared his candidacy for the Ogun State governorship. But findings showed that he has been making consultations with major stakeholders and groups on his ambition. Since his apo

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