His brief tenure is notable given that the Scottish government is known for its long-lasting leaders.

During his time in office, speculation about his future reached a peak, and his mentor and former boss, Alex Salmond, made a comment that could define Yousaf's time in Bute House.

Salmond suggested that Yousaf should draft a favorable response to an offer from the Alba Party or risk being known as "Humza the Brief." Yousaf is not the shortest-serving Scottish First Minister on record.

In March 2023, Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigned from his position.

Factors leading to his resignation existed before he took office and were part of the government program he inherited.

Yousaf was seen as the continuity candidate and heir to Nicola Sturgeon's vision for Scotland.

However, ending the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens, which was crucial to Sturgeon's vision, led to his resignation.

The 39-year-old's entire career had been dedicated to the SNP, and his departure leaves significant challenges for both the party and the government.

Humza Yousaf was appointed as Scotland's first minister in March 2023, making history as the first ethnic minority leader of a devolved government and the first Muslim to lead a major UK party.

Yousaf's background reflects modern Scotland and the SNP's efforts to build support among diverse communities.

His father emigrated from Pakistan to Scotland in the 1960s, and his mother was born into a South Asian family in Kenya.