The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has resigned from his position, according to a statement on Monday by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.

The Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, had earlier confirmed Tuggar’s intention to contest for the governorship of his home state, Bauchi.

Ebienfa said: ‘The resignation of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed’.

Tuggar is among the ministers speculated to resign to pursue their political ambitions.

Abdulkadir had earlier said: The minister is interested and aspires to run for the governorship seat of Bauchi State’.

When asked when Tuggar would resign his ministerial appointment, Abdulkadir responded: ‘There is a timetable released by INEC (the Independent National Electoral Commission) that stipulates all the rules and regulations for running. He (Tuggar) will adhere to this’.