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Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has accused Governor Bala Mohammed of insulting his late father and threatening to slap him during Vice President Shettima’s visit to Bauchi. The heated exchange did not escalate into violence
  • Tuggar says Governor Mohammed insulted his late father and threatened to slap him during an official convoy ride.
  • Deputy Governor Jatau allegedly joined the fray, though no physical contact was made, according to Tuggar.
  • Tuggar hinted at poor governance in Bauchi but did not confirm the 2027 gubernatorial
Tuggar dismissed rumors of being slapped, blaming the governor’s son for spreading misinformation. He emphasized concern for poor land policies and agricultural setbacks affecting local farmers and herders in Bauchi

As tensions simmer and 2027 approaches, will internal rivalries in Bauchi reshape the political landscape or deepen the divide in the North?