2027: Minister of Foreign Affairs Tuggar Set to Resign from Tinubu’s Cabinet
Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is set to resign from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tuggar's planned exit is linked to his reported ambition to contest the Bauchi State governorship.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, will step down from the Federal Executive Council. His exit is due to a directive from President Bola Tinubu requiring political appointees with electoral ambitions to vacate their positions by March 31, 2026. Tuggar is expected to contest the Bauchi State governorship. He has previously served in the House of Representatives and as Nigeria's ambassador to Germany. Tuggar's resignation comes after the ruling All Progressives Congress concluded its 2026 national convention. His supporters have intensified consultations, hinting at a formal declaration of his governorship bid soon.
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