Public officers eyeing elective posts to resign by February 10 - IEBC 20.08.2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that public officers seeking elective positions in the 2027 General Election must resign by February 10, 2027. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed that this deadline falls exactly six months before the August 10, 2027, election, which will be held on a Tuesday. Ethekon stressed that adherence to these timelines is non-negotiable, as they are legally binding and essential for an orderly electoral process.

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