2027: Two ministers resign to contest elections
Two Nigerian ministers, Yusuf Tuggar and Yusuf Sununu, have resigned to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections. The resignations come ahead of the deadline set by President Bola Tinubu's administration for cabinet members seeking elective offices to step down.
Two ministers have resigned from President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar and Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs Yusuf Sununu stepped down to contest elective positions. Tuggar will pursue the governorship of Bauchi State, while Sununu will contest the Kebbi State senatorial seat. The resignations were confirmed on Monday, ahead of the March 31 deadline for cabinet members seeking elective offices to resign. The directive aims to prevent the use of public office and state resources to gain an unfair advantage during the electoral process. Several other appointees have also submitted their resignations.
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