By Segun Adewale in Bauchi State
The League of Bauchi Professionals has endorsed the candidature of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar for the governorship of Bauchi State ahead of the 2026/2027 election cycle.
The endorsement was contained in a statement issued to the press by the Secretary of the group, Ibrahim B. Yusuf, following a meeting of the association held in Bauchi during the Eid celebrations.
In the statement, the group described Ambassador Tuggar as a seasoned statesman whose global exposure and leadership experience position him to translate international networks into tangible development outcomes for Bauchi State. It noted that the state requires leadership capable of blending its rich heritage with a modern governance vision, adding that Tuggar embodies this balance.
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. It further cited his record of public service, including his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives representing the Gamawa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State from 2007 to 2011, his service as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, and his current role as Nigeria’s top diplomat and Minister of Foreign Affairs, as evidence of his experience, discipline, and commitment to public service.
According to the group, these experiences demonstrate his capacity to drive transparent governance, attract investment, and reposition Bauchi State for sustainable growth. It called on stakeholders and citizens across the state’s 20 local government areas to support his candidature in the forthcoming political process.
The statement concluded that Ambassador Tuggar represents “a blend of local empathy and global expertise” and is well-positioned to lead Bauchi into a new phase of development.
