Tuggar resigns as foreign affairs minister
Yusuf Tuggar has resigned as Minister of Foreign Affairs to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State.
Tuggar submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu shortly after noon on Monday and intends to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
The ministry’s spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the development.
Tuggar’s resignation followed a presidential directive issued earlier in March.
The order, communicated through the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, required all political appointees seeking elective positions to resign by March 31, 2026.
The directive applies to ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, and heads of federal agencies. It is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and is aimed at preventing conflicts of interest as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections.
