2027: You’re banned from politics – Nigerian govt warns civil servants

The Nigerian government has issued a warning to civil servants, stating that they will be banned from engaging in partisan politics by 2027 as the deadline approaches. Mrs.

Didi Esther, the Head of the Civil Service Federation, emphasized the importance of civil servants remaining neutral and upholding the rules of service during a Quarterly Stakeholders Citizens Engagement session in Abuja. She highlighted that civil servants are not allowed to be members of political parties to protect their fundamental right of association.

Despite a recent Supreme Court judgment on the matter, the warning still stands, and any civil servant found engaging in partisan activities will face consequences according to the rules and regulations of the public service. Neutrality is crucial for civil servants to effectively serve the government.