The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has tendered his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.

New Telegraph gathered that the Minister resigned from his position to pursue the Bauchi State governorship ticket on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

Announcing the development on Monday, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Tuggar’s resignation follows a presidential directive issued earlier in March.

Tuggar submitted his resignation letter to the President shortly after noon, March 30, with the intention of running for the State gubernatorial election.

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The order, communicated through the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, required all political appointees seeking elective positions to resign by March 31, 2026.

The directive applies to ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, and heads of federal agencies.

It is in line with Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and is aimed at preventing conflicts of interest as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections.