Tuggar to Resign as Foreign Affairs Minister for 2027 Bid

Yusuf Tuggar, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria, is set to resign from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet as he prepares to contest the governorship of Bauchi State in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Reports indicate that Tuggar's resignation will align with the requirements for political appointees to vacate their positions ahead of the elections, with a public announcement anticipated by March 31, 2026.

This decision has sparked a quiet movement among cabinet members, as Tuggar's potential exit is closely monitored within political circles. He has been actively consulting with his political base and recently attended an APC convention, signaling a buildup of momentum for his governorship bid.

Tuggar has a history in electoral politics, having previously represented the Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011, and served as Nigeria's ambassador to Germany from 2017 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari.