Tuggar acquires APC N50m governorship form as he declares intention to contest the 2027 Bauchi State election on the party platform
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination form valued at N50 million ahead of the 2027 Bauchi State election.
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A video circulating on Wednesday showed Tuggar signing official documents and receiving the nomination form from party officials at the APC national secretariat.
His move formally confirms his entry into the contest for Bauchi State’s top political office, following earlier indications of interest during a visit to the party’s state secretariat.
Tuggar said his decision is driven by a desire to contribute to the state’s development and encourage healthy competition within the ruling party.
He described his aspiration as part of a broader effort to advance governance and strengthen internal democracy in the APC.
The former minister resigned from his federal role in March 2026 in line with a directive requiring political office holders seeking elective positions to step aside.
He also pledged support for any candidate eventually chosen by the party, stressing unity and cooperation over internal conflict.
Tuggar outlined key areas of focus for his proposed administration, including job creation, security improvement, education reform, healthcare delivery, and economic diversification through agriculture and solid minerals.
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He added that addressing poverty and strengthening small and medium-scale enterprises would be central to his agenda if elected.
