Tinubu aide Ja'oji resigns ahead of 2027 elections

President Tinubu's Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership, Nasir Bala Aminu (Ja'oji), resigned today, March 28, 2026, following a presidential directive requiring political appointees interested in 2027 elections to step down by March 31.

The resignation applies to ministers, special advisers, senior special assistants, and other federal political appointees seeking elective office. In his resignation letter, Ja'oji thanked President Tinubu for the opportunity, highlighting the administration's commitment to youth inclusion and leadership development.

'This appointment was a clear demonstration of the administration's commitment to youth inclusion,' Ja'oji stated. He reaffirmed loyalty to the president and pledged continued support. With the March 31 deadline fast approaching, will other appointees follow Ja'oji's lead in stepping down to pursue political ambitions?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/28/2027-tinubus-aide-jaoji-resigns/