Tuggar declares Bauchi governorship ambition for 2027 election

‎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 more effectively.

‎Tuggar, who once represented Gamawa in the House of Representatives, said he has stepped down from his government position in line with rules for political appointees seeking elective office.

‎Announcing his ambition, he said he is not running for personal gain but to improve the state.

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‎“Our state stands at a crossroads. Despite our abundant resources, many people remain poor and lack access to quality education and healthcare. This must change,” he said.

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‎He explained that his experience in business and farming gives him insight into the struggles of entrepreneurs, farmers, and herders.

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‎Tuggar, who previously contested the governorship but lost, said those experiences taught him resilience and the realities of elections. He also stressed the importance of paying workers’ salaries on time.

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‎He promised to build on past achievements while addressing earlier shortcomings, with a focus on agriculture, rural development, and economic growth.

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‎He said his plan includes investing in farming, livestock, agro-processing, rural roads, and storage to make agriculture more profitable.

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‎“We will support farmers with incentives and improve our weekly markets, which sustain millions of livelihoods across the state,” he said.

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‎On security, Tuggar pledged to address rising insecurity through community policing, dialogue, and stronger ties with traditional leaders.

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‎“No farmer should fear going to the farm, no business person should fear travelling on our roads, and no child should be afraid to go to school,” he stated.

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