The Digest:
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar is expected to resign from his position to pursue the Bauchi State governorship ahead of the 2027 elections, according to sources familiar with the development. The anticipated move follows President Bola Tinubu's directive requiring all political appointees seeking elective office to resign on or before March 31, 2026. Tuggar, who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011 and later as Nigeria's ambassador to Germany, has reportedly been garnering political support for his potential candidacy in Bauchi.
Key Points:
- Tuggar's resignation would make him one of several cabinet members expected to comply with the March 31 deadline.
- He previously served as a House of Representatives member for Gamawa federal constituency (2007-2011).
- He was Nigeria's ambassador to Germany from 2017 to 2023 before his ministerial appointment.
- Supporters from Bauchi have indicated a formal declaration of his governorship bid is imminent.
- The resignation comes after the APC's recently concluded national convention.
As the March 31 deadline approaches, Tuggar's anticipated resignation signals a major cabinet departure and sets the stage for a competitive gubernatorial race in Bauchi State ahead of 2027.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
