Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has stepped down from his role as Minister of Foreign Affairs to pursue his ambition of contesting for the governorship of Bauchi State.
The announcement was made on Monday in a brief statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
“The resignation of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed,” he said.
Naijaonpoint had earlier reported that Tuggar was among four ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet expected to resign in order to pursue political ambitions.
The Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, had previously confirmed Tuggar’s intention to run for governor of Bauchi State.
“The minister is interested and aspires to run for the governorship seat of Bauchi State,” Abdulkadir said.
When asked about the timing of his resignation, Abdulkadir noted that Tuggar would comply with the timetable set by INEC for candidates.
“There is a timetable released by INEC that stipulates all the rules and regulations for running; he (Tuggar) will adhere to this.”
Tuggar, who is from Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has also contested for the position in the past.