Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria's foreign affairs minister, has stepped down from his position.
The confirmation of his resignation came via a Facebook post by his spokesperson, AlKasim Abdulkadir.
According to reports, Mr Tuggar had announced his intention to resign, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu for ministers and other political appointees seeking to contest in the 2027 election to resign from their current positions.
Mr Tuggar's resignation is seen as a precursor to his bid for the APC ticket to become the governor of Bauchi State.
The move has sparked interest in the political landscape of Nigeria, with many awaiting further developments.
President Tinubu's directive on resignation for those seeking to contest in the 2027 election has already started yielding results. Yusuf Tuggar's decision to step down as foreign affairs minister is a direct consequence of this policy. The implications of this move are far-reaching, particularly for those who have been waiting for a clear indication of the president's stance on political ambition and public service. With Tuggar's resignation, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how this plays out in the days and weeks to come.
