Just in: Tuggar resigns as Foreign Minister
… Eyes Bauchi Governorship
nBy Favour Ulebor, Abuja
nMinister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue the Bauchi State governorship in the 2027 elections.
nThe Ministry confirmed the resignation on Monday through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
nVanguard gathered that Tuggar submitted his resignation letter to the President shortly after noon and intends to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
nTuggar’s resignation comes following a presidential directive issued earlier in March.
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
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