Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position as he prepares to contest the governorship of Bauchi State.
The development was confirmed on Monday in a brief statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
He said, “The resignation of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed.”
Tuggar is reportedly among a group of ministers in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who are expected to step down to pursue political ambitions ahead of upcoming elections.
Earlier, the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, had publicly disclosed Tuggar’s intention to enter the Bauchi governorship race.
Abdulkadir said, “The minister is interested and aspires to run for the governorship seat of Bauchi State.”
Responding to questions on the timing of his resignation, he added, “There is a timetable released by INEC that stipulates all the rules and regulations for running; he (Tuggar) will adhere to this.”
Tuggar, a native of Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has previously contested for the governorship position and is now set to make another bid following his exit from the federal cabinet.
