The Digest: Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has resigned from his position to pursue his political ambition to run for governor of Bauchi State. The resignation was confirmed on Monday in a brief statement by the ministry's spokesperson. Tuggar, who hails from Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, had previously contested for the governorship. His resignation follows President Bola Tinubu's March 31 deadline requiring all political appointees seeking elective office to resign.
Key Points:
- Tuggar resigned to pursue the Bauchi State governorship in the 2027 elections.
- He had previously contested for the position and hails from Gamawa LGA in Bauchi.
- The resignation comes ahead of President Tinubu's March 31 deadline for political appointees.
- Tuggar's media aide had earlier confirmed his intention to run for governor.
- He is among several cabinet members expected to resign for political ambitions.
As Tuggar steps down from his cabinet role, his focus now shifts to the Bauchi governorship race, adding to the list of ministers resigning ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sources: The Punch
