The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has cautioned Nigerian civil servants against engaging in partisan politics as the 2027 elections approach, emphasizing the need to remain neutral and uphold the rules of service
Walson-Jack issued the warning on Friday during the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement interactive session in Abuja.
Addressing a recent Supreme Court ruling, she noted that while civil servants are allowed to be card-carrying members of political parties to protect their fundamental right of association, this does not permit partisan behaviour.
She said: “It’s an old judgement, and it is still very much in force. Civil servants can be card-carrying members of a political party, just so that their fundamental human right of association is not denied.
“But the judgement also cautions that civil servants must abide by the terms and conditions of their service. You cannot be partisan. You serve the government of the day with neutrality. Anything contrary will be dealt with in accordance with the rules and regulations of the public service.”
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