HURIWA Calls for Dismissal of Agency Heads Campaigning for Tinubu
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu immediately dismiss heads of federal government agencies who are actively campaigning for his re-election in 2027. In a statement issued in Abuja by National Coordinator Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA expressed concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the politicization of public institutions.
The group highlighted reports of Directors-General and Chief Executives of federal agencies seeking roles in the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign structure. HURIWA emphasized that officials managing government agencies should not engage in political campaigning while overseeing institutions meant to serve all Nigerians.
The association also criticized the Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals for pledging to mobilize 10 million votes for Tinubu, arguing that agency heads should focus on their statutory responsibilities rather than political activities. HURIWA urged the appointment of professionals who can concentrate on their mandates without partisan distractions.
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