Seven aides of the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, have resigned their appointments as political activity gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Papers News reports that the 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.
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.
Among those who resigned is the Special Adviser on Intergovernmental Affairs and Partnership, Aliyu Hussaini Usman, who is seeking to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives to represent Hadejia, Auyo and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency.
Others include Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation, Sale Ahmed Birniwa, Special Adviser on Human Resources, Hassan Aliyu Musa, and Special Assistant on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Financial Inclusion, Malam Mansur Shehu.
Also on the list are Senior Special Assistant on Education Monitoring in Ringim Emirate, Hamza Abdullahi, and Special Adviser on Tsangaya II, Mohammed T. Mohammed.
In a similar development, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has officially resigned from the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Papers News understands that the Minister resigned on Monday to run for the Senate seat in Kebbi State.
Before his transition to the Federal Executive Council, Sununu represented the Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Confirming his resignation to Vanguard, Sununu said he stepped down in line with the country’s rules for political office seekers.
When asked via text message whether he had resigned, Sununu replied in the affirmative.
Sununu previously served as Minister of State for Education before being redeployed to the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry.
