The cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has witnessed another high-profile exit as the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has officially resigned today to run for the Senate seat in Kebbi State.
Sources close to the Ministry indicate that Dr. Sununu submitted his resignation letter to the Presidency this morning, citing the need to focus on his legislative ambitions.
The medical doctor turned politician is reportedly eyeing the Kebbi South Senatorial District.
His departure is seen by many as a significant blow to the humanitarian sector, where he has been instrumental in coordinating various social intervention programs and addressing the plight of displaced persons across the federation.
Before his transition to the Federal Executive Council, Sununu represented the Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
His decision to return to the National Assembly suggests a calculated effort to strengthen his grassroots influence in his home state of Kebbi.
Supporters in his constituency have already begun mobilizing, viewing his ministerial experience as a major asset that could bring more federal presence to the region if he secures the Senate seat.
The Presidency is yet to issue a formal statement regarding a replacement or whether a substantive minister will be appointed to oversee the portfolio in the interim.
This development follows a pattern of recent departures from the cabinet, as political officeholders seek to solidify their positions ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.
