Political appointees within the Trump administration are reportedly flagging and freezing grant applications to the National Institutes of Health that are focused on policy.

A new proposed law in Kenya aims to limit diplomatic postings for political rejects, pushing instead for merit-based appointments for envoy positions. This bill seeks to reform the process of selecting ambassadors.

An article argues that political appointees should be removed from public sector jobs in government corporations to improve efficiency.

Four officials, including a private secretary and two political appointees, were removed from the office of Indian Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on July 3.

Sources indicate that President Trump’s acting chief of national intelligence has fired six political appointees and removed dozens of career officials. This move signals significant personnel changes within the intelligence community.

Hungary's new public media structure, while appearing positive on paper, is raising concerns that political appointees could override its independence. Critics suggest that the real censorship lies in dictating what must be said, rather than what cannot.

The Ghanaian Presidency has cut 124 political appointees compared to previous figures, but the compensation bill for staff has increased by 148%, leading to questions about staff classifications.

Bauchi State in Nigeria has mandated that political appointees seeking elective office must resign by Friday, in compliance with the Electoral Act. This directive also requires them to hand over government property.

The Kebbi State Government in Nigeria has issued a directive requiring all political office holders planning to contest the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments. The deadline for resignation is set for March 31, 2026.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has directed all political appointees seeking elective office in the 2026 general elections to resign from their current positions by March 31, 2026.

The Delta State Governor has mandated all political appointees intending to run in the 2027 election to resign by March 31, 2026, in compliance with the Electoral Act.

Cross River Governor Bassey Otu has directed all political appointees intending to contest in the 2027 elections to resign, aiming to maintain focus on governance.

President Tinubu has issued a directive for political appointees to resign, citing provisions of the Electoral Act and INEC's timetable for party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A member of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Abdulai Sakra Alhassan, has issued a warning to political appointees within the NDC administration to refrain from embezzling state funds.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has instructed political appointees with ambitions for elective offices in the 2027 general elections to publicly declare their intentions.

Democratic policymakers are opposing a proposed rule change by the Office of Management and Budget that would grant political appointees veto power over federal research grants, raising concerns about local impact.

A new rule proposed by Donald Trump's administration could shift decisions on grantmaking from scientific experts to political appointees. Critics express concern that this change might undermine the US's scientific edge and introduce political bias into research funding.

A CDD Fellow asserts that state institutions cannot avoid political influence as their leaders are political appointees, suggesting that repeated constitutional violations by these institutions should lead to the dismissal of their heads.

Hong Kong's top ministers and political appointees have been granted a 1.3% pay increase, following a 2% salary bump for civil servants announced in June.

Ghana's Minister for the Interior has announced strict new measures governing the use of sirens on government vehicles, limiting their use by political appointees.

Former President John Dramani Mahama oversaw the 48th Ceremonial Changing of the Guard at the Accra Presidency and received letters of credence from seven new envoys. Additionally, he and political appointees presented GHs6.1 million to the MahamaCares Fund.

A former Slovak ambassador to Nicosia, Dušan Rozbora, stated that political appointees are typically sent to embassies in places like Laos, not Cyprus, in a discussion about diplomatic protocol.

Reports suggest that a 'system' linked to the Greek Prime Minister's office is expanding a consulting business, allegedly involving political appointees or 'blue boys,' into Europe.

Governor Yahaya of Gombe State has dissolved his executive council, citing the need to create room for members and other political appointees who may wish to pursue personal political ambitions ahead of the 2027 polls.

The Governor of Kano State has issued a directive requiring all political appointees who intend to seek elective office in the 2027 general election to resign from their current positions.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has directed all members of the State Executive Council and other political appointees seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign. The…

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has directed all political appointees planning to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026.

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has announced the immediate sack of all political appointees, directing first-term cabinet members to meet with him.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has approved the immediate disengagement of six political appointees from his administration. The post Plateau Gov Mutfwang sacks six appointees, suspends Assembly commission chair appeared first on Vanguard News.

POLITICAL appointees and civil servants eyeing the 2027 general elections have been advised to immediately review Nigeria's new Electoral Act and seek legal counsel on resignation requirements, or…

Articles criticize the Portuguese public administration for wasteful spending on incompetent political appointees and discuss the need for regionalization to better govern a diverse country, with new competencies for CCDRs.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned political appointees in President Bola Tinubu's government that they must campaign for the party or resign, rejecting claims of being non-partisan technocrats.

Scientists are expressing 'complete shock and dismay' over a Trump administration OMB proposal that would overhaul the entire grant-making system, potentially placing vast sums of research funding into the hands of political appointees.

Proposed reforms under the Trump administration would allow political appointees to review science grants to ensure they align with the President's priorities, raising concerns about the future of US scientific research.

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has directed all political appointees to immediately register with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strengthen the party for the 2027 general elections.

Kofi Bentil asserted that there is 'zero chance' Mahama would appoint a politically neutral EC deputy chairperson, while also citing Sophia Akufo as proof that political appointees can maintain impartiality.

A Ghanaian official has stated that the Office of Government Machinery is not burdened by political appointees, refuting claims made by a Member of Parliament. The official also clarified that former President Mahama did not increase presidential appointee salaries.

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to political appointees, demanding they either defect to the APC or resign to ensure loyalty and prevent sabotage.

Despite withdrawing all its ministers from the government to send a political signal, Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) has retained key political appointees, including state secretaries, prefects, and sub-prefects, in their positions.

Nepal’s ruling Rashtriya Swatantra Party has directed all political appointees to vacate their public offices.

Nigerian official Soludo has reminded political appointees that their positions are for public service, not personal gain, challenging the common mentality of using appointments for self-enrichment.

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has directed all political appointees and civil servants who intend to run for office in the 2027 election to resign from their current positions.

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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has directed all political appointees to hand over their responsibilities to permanent secretaries, ahead of the formation of a new cabinet.

President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration who plan to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions by March 31, 2026.

The government of Niger has directed all political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 elections to resign their appointments by March 23, 2026, to meet the one-month requirement before seeking positions.