Tuggar declares Bauchi governorship ambition for 2027 election
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has announced his bid for Bauchi State’s governorship in the 2027 elections, saying his ministerial experience under President Tinubu prepared him to serve the state. His candidacy could reshape Bauchi’s political landscape
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has announced he will run for governor of Bauchi State in the 2027 general election. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve as a minister, saying the role helped him understand governance better and prepared him to serve the people of Bauchi […] Tuggar declares Bauchi governorship ambition for 2027 election