Political ambition is a normal part of Nigeria’s democracy, but holding public office while preparing to contest another position has raised fresh questions about fairness and accountability.

With the recent directive asking political appointees to step down before seeking election, many Nigerians are now wondering whether staying in office while campaigning gives some candidates an unfair advantage over others.

On this episode of Nigeria Daily, we examine what the law says about political appointees holding office while seeking election, and what this means for transparency, public trust, and Nigeria’s democratic process.