The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his political ambition to run for governor of Bauchi State.
This was disclosed on Monday in a brief statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
The spokesperson confirmed the resignation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
According to reports, Tuggar was among four ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet expected to resign in order to pursue their political ambitions.
The Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, had earlier confirmed Tuggar’s intention to contest for the governorship seat of Bauchi State.
Abdulkadir said the minister is interested in contesting for the governorship seat of Bauchi State.
When asked when Tuggar would resign his ministerial appointment, Abdulkadir said there is a timetable released by INEC that stipulates all the rules and regulations for running, adding that Tuggar would adhere to it.
Tuggar, who hails from Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, previously contested for the position.
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