Gov Zulum dissolves Borno executive council, fires all commissioners

Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno State, has dissolved his cabinet, bringing an end to the tenure of all commissioners serving in the state’s executive council.

The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Bukar Tijani, who confirmed that the governor directed all affected officials to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to permanent secretaries.

According to the directive, the handover process must be completed on or before Friday, April 3.

“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,” the statement reads.

“The governor has therefore directed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April 3, 2026.

“Governor Zulum expressed his profound appreciation to the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the development and service of the people of Borno state.”

Several state governors have given their political appointees seeking elective offices up to March 31 to resign — in line with the amended Electoral Act.