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Drama as Bauchi Deputy Gov, Jatau slaps Foreign Affairs minister Tuggar

There was mild drama at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday, when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated altercation.

The incident occurred during the turbaning of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, as Makama Babba 1 of Bauchi Emirate, which coincided with the wedding of his daughter, Khadija Mohammed.

The high-profile event was attended by top political figures including Vice President Kashim Shettima and Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, among others.

According to eyewitnesses, the clash ensued after the Foreign Minister reportedly made disparaging comments about the Bala Mohammed-led istration, comments the deputy governor allegedly found offensive.

“The Deputy Governor was visibly furious. It was a shocking moment. If not for Vice President Shettima’s swift intervention, it could have escalated badly,” a source told our correspondent.

The altercation is believed to be a continuation of the long-standing political rift between Minister Tuggar and Governor Bala Mohammed. Tuggar, a staunch critic of the PDP-led government in the state.

Tuggar had earlier accused the governor of using President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms to kickstart his 2027 presidential ambition.

In a January appearance on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Tuggar had said: “Governor Bala Mohammed showed clearly that he did not have any sincerity of purpose. He used the tax bill debate to jumpstart his presidential campaign.”

Reacting, the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Aminu Gamawa, described the minister’s comments as “opportunistic and undiplomatic,” accusing him of seeking to curry favours from the Tinubu istration.

“Tuggar’s ambition to run for governor in 2027 is the real reason behind these constant attacks. But maligning a performing governor won’t help him,” Gamawa said.

He added that the minister’s alleged “absentee politics” and poor performance in foreign affairs had diminished Nigeria’s diplomatic strength, especially in Africa.

As of the time of filing this report, neither the Bauchi State Government nor the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs had issued an official statement on the matter.

https://dailypost.ng/2025/04/19/drama-as-bauchi-deputy-gov-jatau-slaps-foreign-affairs-minister-tuggar/

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Agbadorians reset 101


Nothing dey sub, immunity sure 👌💯


The arrogant Emperor of FCT is next 😌

All 2027 riggers will be lynched 📌

I the slapping and brain resetting

Big man slap big man, wetin concern poor man?

I hope blood don full everywhere

Although today is good Friday . I still want to go and carry olosho

Very funny

2027 go dey brutal o

what... ??😂😂

Spanner in the works

End time executive slapping

Nigeria is a daily comedy scene. Most of our politicians needs ARO checkup.

There was a country

Only in Nigeria

Drama

Nawao

That's a Deputy Slap.

Wonders of this APC regime

Make them settle am, e no concern us

Freedom fighters 😂😂😂

Someone should slap the FCT Minister

Gpod

Naso Obi go collect #2027

As far as the minister is in Tinubu's illegitimate govt, he deserves it

Let them go and die.
I don't have their time.

Na back hand slap? I need response I want to check something

The religion of peace only understand violence as their way to gain 72 oloshos is violence

Was it hot?

Haha

Hehehe.

Resetting slap,abi na factory reset we go call this one.

... interpretation of this slap needed vis a Vis 2027 permutations.
Looks like a message being sent to asorock to expect gas gbos from Bauchi in 2027.