Nigeria's Foreign Minister Tuggar Resigns to Run for Bauchi Governor
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- •Yusuf Tuggar officially resigned on March 30, 2026, from his role as Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister.
- •Tuggar announced his intention to contest the Bauchi State governorship election scheduled for 2027.
- •President Bola Tinubu's cabinet has seen multiple resignations from ministers aiming for governorship seats ahead of the 2027 elections.
- •Another minister, Alkali, resigned as Transport Minister on March 31, 2026, to pursue a governorship position.
- •Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, also resigned recently to contest a governorship seat.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Yusuf Tuggar wins the Bauchi governorship election Bauchi State's political leadership will shift, potentially strengthening Tuggar's faction within the ruling party and influencing regional policy priorities.
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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Alkali resigns as Transport Minister, eyes governorship seatAFRICAAfricanewsNigeria's foreign minister Tuggar resignsAFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: Tuggar Resigns As Nigeria's Foreign Affairs MinisterAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Tuggar Resigns from Tinubu’s Cabinet, Set to Join Bauchi Governorship Race