FULL LIST: 4 Tinubu’s Ministers Step Down

A total of four ministers have resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, with some appointees also stepping down. The ministers resigned before the Tuesday, March 31, 2026, deadline to contest for various positions in the 2027 elections.

Those who resigned from their appointments between March 30 and 31, under President Tinubu’s directive, include Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of Labour and Productivity, who plans to return to the National Assembly representing Abia State; Sa’idu Alkali, Minister of Transportation, aiming to contest the Kano governorship election; and Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stepping down to pursue Bauchi State’s governorship.

The fourth is Kebbi-born Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who previously represented Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri federal constituency of Kebbi in the House of Representatives.

As reported by Vanguard on Monday, April 6, 2026, below are the four Tinubu’s ministers who resigned from their positions to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yusuf Sununu resigns as minister Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, resigned in March to pursue a political career in Kebbi State.

Sununu said he stepped down in line with the country’s rules for political office seekers, Vanguard noted.

Yusuf Tuggar quits ministerial role Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has officially resigned from President Tinubu’s administration, signalling his intention to contest Bauchi State’s 2027 governorship election.

Confirming the development, Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed that Tuggar submitted his resignation letter, in line with a presidential directive requiring all political appointees seeking elective office to step down before the March 31, 2026, deadline.

Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali becomes ex-minister The Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, resigned from President Tinubu’s cabinet, the State House media office revealed.

The resignation comes just hours before the March 31, 2026, deadline set by the president for political appointees seeking elective offices to step down.

Alkali, who hails from Gombe State, announced his decision after meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in March.

Nkeiruka Onyejeocha dumps Labour Ministry Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigned as minister of state for labour and employment, according to Daily Trust.

Onyejeocha announced her resignation in a letter shared on her social media platforms, three days after the March 31 deadline set by the president

-Legit