Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) issues a directive to political appointees in President Bola Tinubu’s government who describe themselves as “technocrats.” According to multiple reports, the party says such officials cannot simultaneously hold public offices and present themselves as detached from partisan politics. APC’s position is that appointees must either actively support and mobilise for the APC ahead of the 2027 political cycle or vacate their roles if they are unwilling to campaign for the party.
The warning is directed at appointees who frame their responsibilities as non-political, arguing that they should not be required to engage in party activities. APC rejects that view and presses for greater alignment between government appointees and party mobilisation efforts. The reports cite APC leadership, including the national chairman, as making the call, emphasizing party loyalty and involvement as prerequisites for remaining in appointed positions.
The outlets present the directive as a party enforcement measure aimed at consolidating support within Tinubu’s administration ahead of 2027.
