KEY POINTS

• Governor Babagana Zulum dissolved the Borno State Executive Council with immediate effect.
• Commissioners were directed to hand over to permanent secretaries by April 3, 2026.
• The move is aimed at allowing appointees pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has dissolved the State Executive Council, directing all commissioners to vacate their positions with immediate effect.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani.

Although no official reason was provided, the dissolution is widely seen as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to the statement, the decision is intended to create room for cabinet members who may wish to pursue elective political offices.

“The Governor has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council,” the statement read. “The decision is to provide an enabling environment for any member of the council who may wish to contest elective positions in the forthcoming general elections.”

Commissioners Directed to Hand Over

Governor Zulum instructed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their ministries to permanent secretaries on or before April 3, 2026.

The move effectively places administrative leadership of ministries in the hands of career civil servants pending further appointments.

The governor also expressed appreciation to members of the dissolved cabinet for their dedication, commitment, and contributions to the development of Borno State during their tenure.

Zulum joins a growing list of state governors who have directed political appointees to resign or dissolved their cabinets ahead of political activities linked to the next general elections.

Similar moves have been recorded in Edo, Cross River, Delta, Nasarawa, and Kano states, where governors have taken steps to allow appointees pursue political ambitions.

The development signals the beginning of political restructuring within state governments as preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum.