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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar has faulted the outcome of the APC governorship primary in Bauchi State, where he lost to former governor Mohammed Abubakar.
Tuggar accused Coordinating Minister of Health Ali Pate of meeting with President Tinubu to plead that Tuggar should not emerge as candidate. He alleged that Pate is imposing aspirants on the party, causing many prominent politicians to leave the APC. Tuggar resigned his ministerial position to contest the primary. He polled 26,001 votes against Abubakar’s 57,517.
Key Points:
Tuggar resigned as minister to contest, only to lose, making his political gamble a failure.
His allegation that a sitting minister (Pate) influenced the president against him could widen divisions within the APC.
Accusing Pate of “crying” to Tinubu is a sharp personal attack that may damage relationships within the administration.
The claim that politicians are leaving the APC over the process signals potential defections ahead of 2027.
Tuggar’s appeal to Tinubu to “look into the injustice” suggests he believes the president can overrule the primary outcome.
Tuggar may challenge the result officially or defect to another party. The APC must manage the fallout to prevent further loss of members in Bauchi.
SOURCES: The Cable, DC Hausa
