The League of Bauchi Professionals (LBP) has thrown its weight behind Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, to vie for Bauchi governorship in the 2027 elections.
Ibrahim Yusuf, secretary of the league, said in a statement that the endorsement followed a meeting held in Bauchi during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
Yusuf described Tuggar as a seasoned statesman, whose global exposure and leadership experience position him to translate international networks into tangible development outcomes for Bauchi.
He noted that the state requires leadership capable of blending its rich heritage with a modern governance vision, adding that Tuggar embodies this balance.
The secretary added that the league anchored its endorsement on four key pillars of Tuggar’s leadership framework — trust and truth, accountability, consistency, and a strong sense of duty.
He also cited the minister’s record of public service, including his tenure as a member of the house of representatives, Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany, and his current role as the country’s top diplomat as evidence of his experience, discipline, and commitment to public service.
According to him, the minister’s experiences demonstrate his capacity to drive transparent governance and attract investment, adding that Tuggar represents “a blend of local empathy and global expertise” and can reposition Bauchi for sustainable growth.
He said the league called on stakeholders and citizens across Bauchi’s LGAs to support his candidature in the forthcoming political process.
Tuggar has been a vocal critic of Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi.
Though the minister has yet to publicly declare a governorship ambition, he is said to be mulling the position.
