The Bauchi Progressives Forum (BPF) has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State to immediately expel former Governor Isa Yuguda from the party.
The forum noted that the call had become necessary in light of “Isa Yuguda’s sustained pattern of conduct which is not only divisive but fundamentally at odds with the values, discipline, and integrity expected within a ruling party entrusted with national leadership.
“His recent public utterances—marked by false allegations, reckless commentary, and unwarranted attacks against respected party leaders, including the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar—amount to a direct affront not only to individuals but to the authority and cohesion of the APC and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the Forum stated in a statement issued by its President, Comrade Isa Warji.
The Forum accused the former Governor of undermining the President Tinubu administration by attacking one of the President’s crucial appointees.
“It is important to state that Ambassador Tuggar is not merely a party member but a key appointee of Mr. President, playing a critical role in advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy and global standing. An attack on such a figure, made with clear intent to sow discord, is, by extension, an attack on the government itself. This is unacceptable and must not be condoned under any circumstance.”
The Bauchi Progressives Forum noted that the “corruption-laden” tenure of the former Governor, Isa Yuguda erodes the credibility of the APC and brings a “stink and stain” to the APC in Bauchi State.
“Beyond his recent conduct, Isa Yuguda’s continued presence in the APC raises deeper concerns about the moral and reputational standing of the party. His tenure as Governor of Bauchi State remains clouded by serious allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement.
“Following his exit from office in 2015, the administration of his successor, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, instituted a comprehensive review of contracts and financial dealings carried out between 2007 and 2015. The findings of the investigative committee were deeply troubling. The committee uncovered widespread irregularities in the award and execution of contracts, questionable financial transactions, and systemic lapses indicative of negligence, corruption, and collusion to defraud the state, traced to Isa Yuguda.
“Most notably, the report identified a staggering sum of N212.2 billion that could not be properly accounted for during Yuguda’s administration.
“It further recommended the recovery of N66.56 billion from contractors, consultants, government officials, and financial institutions implicated in these transactions. These findings were the outcome of a structured and government-backed investigative process that reviewed activities across key ministries and agencies, including education, local government affairs, and infrastructure projects such as roads, hospitals, and airport development.
“These are not trivial allegations. They represent a scale of financial mismanagement that, if left unaddressed, undermines public trust and weakens the moral authority of any political platform that chooses to accommodate such a figure.”
The statement went further to add that: “At a time when the APC-led administration under President Tinubu is pursuing reforms anchored on accountability, transparency, and economic renewal, it is both contradictory and damaging to retain within its ranks Isa Yuguda whose public record continues to attract such grave concerns.
“The presence of Isa Yuguda in the party does not add value; rather, it projects what can only be described as a stain—one that risks eroding the credibility of the party and its leadership.
“Political parties are, ultimately, custodians of public trust. They must be vigilant in safeguarding their image and ensuring that their membership reflects the values they profess. Discipline, loyalty, and integrity are not optional—they are foundational,” the statement read.
The Bauchi Progressives Forum concluded its statement by urging the APC in Bauchi State to act decisively and without delay, stating that “allowing Isa Yuguda to remain within the party despite his conduct and the weight of allegations surrounding him sends the wrong signal to party members, supporters, and the Nigerian public at large.
“The APC must demonstrate that it is a party that stands for accountability, respects its leadership, and does not tolerate actions or individuals that undermine its unity and integrity.”
