Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, is set to resign on Monday to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State.
The resignation comes as President Bola Tinubu directed ministers with 2027 election ambitions to step down by March 31.
Tuggar’s aide confirmed the minister’s decision, citing plans to prepare for the APC nomination process.
Supporters of Tuggar, who was part of the delegation to the recent APC National Convention, believe a formal declaration of his governorship bid is imminent.
Tuggar, a former Ambassador to Germany, has built a reputation for governance driven by policy.
His entry into the Bauchi governorship race could reshape the state’s political landscape, with stakeholders assessing governance priorities and leadership direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
