The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned its civil servants to stay clear of partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This is as the Government reminds them of Supreme Court judgement that stated that while civil servants are allowed to be card carrying members of political parties, they are permitted to engage in partisan activities.
This was contained in a statement by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, HoS, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. She stated that civil servants should be neutral and uphold the rules of the service.
Walson-Jack issued the warning during the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement interactive session, on Friday in Abuja.
On the trending Supreme Court judgement on the rights of civil servants party politics, she said the judgement is an old one.
The judgement has stated that while civil servants are allowed to be card-carrying members of political parties to protect their fundamental right of association, it does not permit partisan conduct.
Walson-Jack said: “But what that judgement said was that civil servants can be card-carrying members of a political party. Just so that their fundamental human right of association is not denied.
“It went on to caution that civil servants must abide by the terms and conditions of their service.
“You cannot go and 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.