Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tuggar’s resignation was confirmed in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Monday.
Tuggar, a member of the All Progressives Congress, reportedly submitted his resignation letter on Monday, barely 24 hours before the deadline set by the president.
President Bola Tinubu had directed all political appointees under his administration seeking to contest elective offices in the 2027 elections to resign before March 31.
Dewan Goshit, head of information and public relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Goshit said the directive is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls.
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With this development, more resignations are expected before the March 31st deadline as appointees seeking elective offices move to meet the stipulated deadline.
Tuggar’s resignation comes amid the speculation of his interest in contesting the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He is a seasoned diplomat, policymaker, and political figure who was appointed as minister by Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2023.
Born on March 12, 1967, he has built a distinguished career spanning diplomacy, politics, energy, and strategic consulting.
He is widely regarded for his role in shaping Nigeria’s global engagement and advancing its foreign policy priorities.
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