Tuggar Resigns as Foreign Affairs Minister for Bauchi Governorship
Tuggar has officially resigned from his position as the Foreign Affairs Minister to pursue the governorship of Bauchi in the upcoming 2027 general elections. The resignation was reported to have been submitted on a Monday, which is significant as it comes just 24 hours before the March 31, 2026 deadline established for political appointees to vacate their offices in alignment with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
This act mandates that political appointees must step down to contest for electoral positions. Tuggar's resignation is expected to comply with the stipulated requirements for contesting in the elections, as outlined by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding party primaries ahead of the 2027 polls.
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