Tuggar's Camp Rejects Abubakar as APC Candidate in Bauchi

The camp of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has publicly rejected the emergence of Mohammed Abubakar as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Bauchi State. The Tuggar Foundation, addressing journalists, described Abubakar's purported emergence as unconstitutional and lacking legitimacy.

Alhaji Shehu Barau Ningi, a former chairman of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in Bauchi State, accompanied by Alhaji Sule Wada and Alhaji Sani Shehu, emphasized that the party had not officially announced any governorship candidate. They argued that no governorship primary election was conducted in Bauchi State, rendering Abubakar's claim unjustifiable.

The foundation accused Abubakar of providing conflicting accounts regarding his candidacy and warned that his nomination could weaken the party's chances in the upcoming elections. They also raised concerns about the need for power rotation and equitable political representation in the state.

The Tuggar camp has urged the APC national leadership to conduct an independent opinion poll to ensure fair representation and maintain electoral success.