Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and expressed continued support for the administration’s policies and programmes.
Tuggar also dismissed reports suggesting that he criticised the President during a recent Hausa-language interview, describing such claims as false and a deliberate misrepresentation of his remarks.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Bauchi by his media aide, Abdulkadir Alkassim, the former minister maintained that he remained fully committed to the President’s reform agenda and the success of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Ambassador Tuggar did not criticise or question President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in any way. Any suggestion to the contrary is false and a deliberate distortion of his remarks,” Alkassim stated.
He added that Tuggar remains a loyal supporter of the President and is fully committed to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to the statement, the interview focused on concerns surrounding internal party processes in Bauchi State, particularly the need to uphold transparency, fairness and internal democracy within the APC.
Alkassim said Tuggar’s position was that party members should be allowed to freely choose their candidates through credible and competitive elections.
The spokesman noted that the former minister had expressed concern over alleged attempts by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, to influence the APC governorship process in Bauchi State, rather than allowing aspirants to test their popularity through a transparent contest.
“His contention was simply that all interested candidates should have a fair opportunity to participate in an open contest,” Alkassim said.
He further recalled that President Tinubu had directed political appointees seeking elective office to resign within the stipulated timeframe, noting that any aspirant interested in contesting was free to comply with the directive and seek the mandate of party members.
Alkassim stressed that Tuggar’s concerns were aimed at strengthening the APC in Bauchi State and preserving confidence in the party’s internal democratic processes.
He said the former minister believes that addressing grievances and ensuring fairness would promote unity and position the party for future electoral success.
According to the statement, Tuggar also urged President Tinubu and the APC leadership to consider stakeholders’ concerns and take necessary steps to reinforce justice, inclusion and cohesion within the party.
The statement concluded that Tuggar remains steadfast in his support for the President, committed to party unity and dedicated to advancing policies that promote development, prosperity and good governance for the people of Bauchi State and Nigeria.
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