Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, , has stepped down from his position in the administration of to pursue his ambition of contesting the 2027 governorship election in .
The resignation was confirmed on Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its spokesperson, . Tuggar is reported to have submitted his resignation letter shortly after noon, formally declaring his intention to run under the platform of the .
His decision follows a directive issued by President Tinubu requiring all political appointees with aspirations to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign their positions on or before March 31, 2026.
The order, conveyed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, led by , applies to a wide range of officials. These include ministers, ministers of state, presidential aides, and heads of federal agencies and government-owned institutions.
According to the directive, the policy is based on provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, aimed at preventing conflicts of interest as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.
A circular issued from the SGF’s office and signed by emphasized that all affected appointees must submit their resignation letters within the stipulated deadline. It also noted that the requirement covers anyone intending to participate in party primaries or seek elective office.
The move is part of broader efforts to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the next general elections.
