Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar Set to Resign From Tinubu's Cabinet

Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar set to resign from Tinubu's cabinet

Supporters of Mr Tuggar say a formal declaration of his governorship bid is imminent The post Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar set to resign from Tinubu’s cabinet appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

President Tinubu’s minister to resign ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Yusuf Tuggar resigned as foreign affairs minister to pursue Bauchi governorship ahead of 2027 elections, following Tinubu’s directive for political appointees.

‘Resignation Looms’ — Tuggar Set To Quit As Foreign Affairs Minister To Pursue Bauchi Governorship As Tinubu’s March 31 Exit Deadline Bites

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is expected to resign from his position to pursue the Bauchi State governorship ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sources familiar with the development indicated that Tuggar’s anticipated exit is in compliance with a directive issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, mandating all political appointees seeking elective offices in 2027 to resign on or before March 31, 2026. The directive was co…