Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has announced his intention to contest the Bauchi State governorship in the 2027 general election.

The former lawmaker, who represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives after his election in 2007 on the platform of the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP), made his declaration known in Bauchi yesterday.

He said his decision to join the race was driven by a desire to improve residents’ living conditions and unlock the state’s potential, rather than by personal ambition.

According to him, Bauchi State possesses vast resources, yet many citizens still struggle with poverty, poor access to quality education, and inadequate healthcare services.

Drawing on his experience in business and agriculture, Tuggar said he understands the challenges facing entrepreneurs, farmers, and livestock owners, and stressed that these sectors would receive priority attention under his leadership.

The governorship hopeful, who contested the seat in 2011 on the platform of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and later sought the ticket again in 2015, said his years in opposition politics shaped his resilience and broadened his understanding of governance. He also reiterated the need for regular and timely payment of workers’ salaries.

Tuggar outlined agriculture, rural development, and economic expansion as central pillars of his agenda. He pledged to support farmers, boost livestock production, encourage agro-processing, and improve rural infrastructure, including roads and storage facilities, to make agriculture more profitable.

He also promised to strengthen local markets across the state, noting their importance to livelihoods and economic activities.

On security, Tuggar expressed concern over rising threats and proposed community-based approaches, dialogue, and closer collaboration with traditional institutions to restore safety.

He said his administration would also focus on youth empowerment through educational reforms, digital skills development, support for entrepreneurship, and the establishment of technology hubs.

In the health sector, he pledged to enhance maternal and child healthcare, strengthen public hospitals, and expand social protection for vulnerable groups.

Tuggar commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve as minister, saying the position gave him deeper insight into governance and strengthened his capacity to serve the state’s people.

Former Kaduna State governor, Dr. Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has officially joined the race for the Kaduna North Senatorial District election.

Yero said he will contest for the Kaduna North Senatorial seat in the 2027 election. He said he decided to run following expressions of confidence from the people.

He made this known in a post shared via his Facebook page. Yero thanked Governor Uba Sani for his leadership and continued commitment to the progress and unity of Kaduna state.

“Following the overwhelming calls, encouragement, and expressions of confidence from the good people of Kaduna North Senatorial District, I am deeply humbled to formally announce that I have accepted the call to serve and will, by the grace of Allah (SWT), contest for the seat of the Senate representing Kaduna North Senatorial District.

“Today, I had the honour of receiving the Local Government Chairmen from my Senatorial District, who paid me a solidarity visit and unanimously endorsed my candidacy. This demonstration of unity, trust, and shared purpose is not taken lightly. It is a responsibility I accept with sincerity, humility, and a firm commitment to the service of our people.”

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt a summit scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday.

In a statement on Saturday morning, the opposition coalition spokesperson claimed that after being denied access to venues in Abuja, efforts were now being made to frustrate their gathering in Ibadan.

He said the development reflects a pattern of interference aimed at weakening opposition activities.

Abdullahi further accused the ruling party of hypocrisy, noting that while it publicly claims not to be threatened, its actions suggest otherwise.

Despite the alleged plot, the ADC Spokesman maintained that it would go ahead with the summit.

He said: “We have uncovered plans by the ruling APC to disrupt the summit being held by the opposition parties in Ibadan, Oyo State, today, 25th of April.

“After denying us the use of venues in Abuja, they now will not leave us alone to hold our meetings.

“They say they are not scared, but they are behaving like people who are terrified. But we will not be deterred, because we are on the side of the Nigerian people.”