2027 Elections: “You Are Banned from Playing Politics,” Tinubu’s FG Issues Warning to Civil Servants
- President Bola Tinubu has warned his appointees and civil servants to desist from engaging in political activities
- As the 2027 general elections approach, the federal government explained what will happen to appointees who fail to be neutral under Tinubu's watch
- The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, conveyed the president's message in a statement on Friday
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
FCT, Abuja - As the 2027 general election draws nigh, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government, through the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has issued a stern warning to civil servants against engaging in political activities while in service.
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Speaking in Abuja on Friday, August 15, during the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement interactive session, Mrs Walson-Jack emphasised that civil servants must remain neutral and uphold the rules of the service.
Addressing concerns about a trending Supreme Court judgement, she clarified that while civil servants are allowed to be card-carrying members of political parties to protect their fundamental right of association, this does not permit partisan conduct, Vanguard reported.
Mrs Walson-Jack stated:
“It’s an old judgement, and it is still very much in force.
“But what that judgement said was that civil servants can be card-carrying members of a political party, just so that their fundamental human right of association is not denied. It went on to caution that civil servants must abide by the terms and conditions of their service.
“We all know a civil servant is supposed to be non-political. So your first responsibility is to be neutral, non-political, and do your job.”
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She further warned:
“You cannot go and be partisan. You serve the government of the day with neutrality. Anything contrary will be dealt with in accordance with the rules and regulations of the public service.”
Cleric predicts Tinubu's fate in 2027 election
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Prophet Emmanuel Chinonso Stephen of the Mountain of Grace and Glory Ministry (MGGM), explained former vice president Atiku Abubakar's key role in the 2027 elections.
In his latest predictions, he noted that Atiku's decision might affect Peter Obi's chances, thereby sealing President Tinubu's re-election victory in 2027.
Prophet Stephen's warned that it is not a prophecy but Nigerians have shared their hot takes regarding what the cleric maintained will happen in 2027.
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“ADC will take over power," Atiku declares
In another development, Legit.ng reported that reported that Atiku Abubakar assured that the newly adopted coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), will challenge Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Atiku stated this recently and maintained that Nigeria "can never be a one-party state," hence the need for the ADC to unseat Tinubu and the ruling APC in 2027.
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