The Katagum Youth Progressive Group (KYPG) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to carefully review the party’s gubernatorial candidature process in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approaches its July 11 deadline for the submission of candidates’ particulars.
The group specifically urged the APC leadership to replace Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN) with what it described as a more competent, credible, and electable candidate capable of strengthening the party’s chances of victory in the state.
Recalled that APC announced former Governor of Bauchi State, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group expressed concern over the possibility of the party presenting a candidate whose previous record in public office, it alleged, was marked by inadequate infrastructure development, delays in project execution, disregard for traditional institutions, lack of transparency, and insufficient engagement with critical stakeholders.
In a statement signed yesterday by its chairman, Baba Isah Azare, the group stressed that the APC must field a candidate capable of uniting party members, inspiring public confidence, and providing a credible alternative for the people of Bauchi State.
According to the statement, “The APC cannot afford to repeat past mistakes. Bauchi voters deserve a candidate with a proven track record of performance, accountability, respect for traditional institutions, and the capacity to attract widespread public support.”
The group warned that the imposition of an unpopular candidate could undermine the party’s electoral prospects and diminish its chances of securing victory in the 2027 governorship election.
The Katagum Youth Progressive Group therefore appealed to President Tinubu and the APC leadership to place greater emphasis on competence, acceptability, integrity, and grassroots support in determining the party’s governorship candidate for Bauchi State.
The group maintained that only a widely accepted and credible candidate can strengthen the APC’s chances of reclaiming power in the state and delivering effective leadership to the people.
Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar served as Governor of Bauchi State from 2015 to 2019 under the APC platform. Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar SAN lost his re-election bid in 2019 to Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
