Furore over $150,000 bribe allegation levelled on Foreign Affairs minister by ex-governor
Tuggar, Foreign Affairs Minister
BY LUKA YELMI, BAUCHI
The Chairman of Tuggar Vanguard, Garba Mohammed, has dismissed allegations made by former Bauchi State governor, Isa Yuguda, that Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, offered $150,000 as a bribe during the recent State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
In a statement, Mohammed described Yuguda’s claims as “weighty” but lacking verifiable facts.
He emphasised that allegations of bribery cannot rest on conjecture or hearsay, and urged Yuguda to provide credible proof or lay evidence before the appropriate authorities.
Mohammed questioned Yuguda’s credibility, citing his history of high-profile party movements, and urged him to address concerns through lawful party channels rather than making public allegations.
He stated that Tuggar’s political rise in Bauchi State was based on his own merit and grassroots support, not Yuguda’s influence.
The Tuggar Vanguard chairman emphasized that Bauchi needs forward-looking leadership committed to peace, progress, and responsible engagement, rather than “recycled bitterness, political grandstanding, and unverified accusations.”
He noted that many APC stakeholders in Bauchi State haven’t echoed Yuguda’s objections, raising questions about his representation of party sentiment. Mohammed urged focus on transforming Bauchi into an agricultural and mineral powerhouse, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
