2027: Tuggar Picks N50m APC Form for Bauchi Governorship Race
(FILES) Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar speaks during a joint press briefing with Benin's Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari (unseen) at the Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) commission in Abuja, on December 12, 2025. Nigeria provided the United States with intelligence on jihadists before the Christmas Day raids which President Donald Trump said were "powerful and deadly" strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks a
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has obtained the N50 million governorship nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the 2027 election in Bauchi State.
Tuggar’s entry into the race signals a major political move ahead of the election, as he pledged to address key challenges facing the state, including economic development, infrastructure, and social welfare.
Speaking after purchasing the form, the former minister expressed confidence in his ability to deliver effective leadership, promising policies focused on growth, job creation, and improved public services.
Party stakeholders and supporters have welcomed his ambition, describing it as a step toward strengthening the APC’s chances in the state.
Political observers say Tuggar’s candidacy could reshape the contest, given his experience in governance and international diplomacy.
The 2027 governorship race in Bauchi is expected to attract strong competition as more aspirants declare their intentions in the coming months.
