Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned to pursue the Bauchi State governorship in the 2027 elections.
The Spokesman of the Ministry , Kimiebi Ebienfa.confirmed this on Monday.
Tuggar’s resignation follows a presidential directive issued earlier in March requesting all appointees seeking elective position to resign on or before March 31st.
The order, communicated through the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, 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 election.
