With the 2027 general election approaching, the Federal Government has cautioned civil servants to steer clear of political activities while in service.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, issued the warning in Abuja on Friday during the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement interactive session.
She stressed that government workers must remain neutral and strictly adhere to the civil service code of conduct.
Addressing concerns over a trending Supreme Court judgement, she explained that the ruling does not grant room for partisan involvement despite recognising the right of civil servants to join political parties.
Mrs Walson-Jack stated, “It’s an old judgement, and it is still very much in force.
“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.
“We all know a civil servant is supposed to be non-political. So your first responsibility is to be neutral, non-political, and do your job.”
She further warned, “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.”
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