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I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by ogododo(op): 4:03pm On May 31

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed his loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying he did not criticise or question the President as misrepresented in some reports.

Tuggar also dismissed interpretations of his recent Hausa-language interview, describing them as distortions of his remarks.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Bauchi by his media aide, Abdulkadir Alkassim, the former minister said the claims circulating in sections of the media were false and misleading.

“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,” the statement read.

He reiterated that Tuggar remained a loyal supporter of the President and fully committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda and the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.

According to Alkassim, the interview in question focused on internal party matters in Bauchi State, particularly the need to uphold transparency, fairness and internal democracy in candidate selection processes.

He said Tuggar maintained that party members should be allowed to freely choose candidates through credible and competitive primaries.

The aide further stated that the former minister expressed concern over alleged attempts by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, to influence the APC governorship process in the state, instead of allowing aspirants test their popularity at the polls.

“His contention was simply that all interested candidates should have a fair opportunity to participate in an open contest,” he said.

Alkassim noted that President Tinubu had already directed all political appointees seeking elective office to resign within the stipulated timeframe, adding that any aspirant willing to contest should comply with the directive and seek a party mandate.

He added that Tuggar’s comments were aimed at strengthening the APC in Bauchi State and ensuring fairness in its internal democratic processes.

According to him, the former minister believes that addressing grievances and promoting inclusion would enhance party unity and electoral success.

“Amb. Tuggar remains steadfast in his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, committed to party unity, and dedicated to advancing policies that promote development, prosperity, and good governance for the people of Bauchi State and Nigeria,” the statement added.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/i-didnt-criticise-question-tinubu-tuggar/

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Stephen0mozzy: 4:08pm On May 31

Forever loyal to the "individual" in power, who can facilitate their own interests, but never loyal to the Country...

But still, they'll ask the common man, to choose country over loyalty to own interests... Ask him to swallow taxation hook line and sinker, ask him to believe in One Nigeria, when it pleases them, but remind us that we are different in tribe, religion and language when it plays to their interest.

My comment is unrelated, I just dey think out loud. #AllMenDeyVex

Now to the thread:
Why the whole epistle that screams "Ah, I dinor criticize or question him o. Make una nor put him for trouble"?

My own is, if you personally don't have anything you need grace to hide, is ANYONE ABOVE QUESTIONING AND CRITICISM?

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by AMINDA: 4:27pm On May 31

The disclaimer is all word salad and ended up making things worse.

Former Minister Yusuf Tuggar has criticized the process that produced the APC governorship candidate in Bauchi State, alleging that there was no democratic primary election.

According to him, the APC National Chairman informed party stakeholders that Muhammad Abubakar had been… pic.twitter.com/t34wWP5JD7
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) May 31, 2026

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Lithiumite: 5:13pm On May 31

AMINDA:
The disclaimer is all word salad and ended up making things worse.

Former Minister Yusuf Tuggar has criticized the process that produced the APC governorship candidate in Bauchi State, alleging that there was no democratic primary election.

According to him, the APC National Chairman informed party stakeholders that Muhammad Abubakar had been… pic.twitter.com/t34wWP5JD7
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) May 31, 2026

In what way is what you have posted with what his spokesman was saying,where did he insult tinubu there......grievances is normal in a democracy and a party as big as apc can never be without issues......go rest abeg and go and worry about how you will get polling agents in every PU in the country cine 27.

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by FatimaAbubakar(f): 8:32am On Jun 01

Both you and Gbola Tilumbu will become history soon.

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Nwaikpe: 8:32am On Jun 01

Who is this guy sef?

Lolz. APC is cannibalizing itself.

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Image123(m): 8:34am On Jun 01

Tuggar should have known better, he should have read the room. Well, academic brilliance is different from political brilliance and analysis.

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by SmartPolician: 8:37am On Jun 01

Guys, there's a big problem

That URL is the backend of INEC server.

If APC has access to INEC backend, what will happen in 2027 is not an election. INEC will manipulate everything for them.

The opposition must be ready to come together to form a parallel government if the results are tempered with. Nobody will go to any court that APC has already hijacked.

It's obvious that due process cannot be used to save this country anymore

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Gotocourt: 8:38am On Jun 01

Stockholm syndrome, OGA move to NDC and support 📌💯

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by IamPatriotic(m): 8:54am On Jun 01

Tuggar remained a loyal supporter of the President and fully committed to the Renewed Hope Agenda and the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by obeegee: 8:59am On Jun 01

There is nothing wrong in criticizing the president.

That is how a functional democracy works and is the only way Tinubu knows the areas he needs to improve.

Governors and Presidents genuinely think they are doing great work because they surround themselves with people who never tell them the truth. The truth can be both positive and negative. Knowing the negative allows you improve service to your people

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Goke7: 9:14am On Jun 01

😂 they don set this man up chai

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by epainos: 9:18am On Jun 01*

Tinubu seems vindictive. What I am seeing is a man who will not let you go unless you serve him and satisfy his wish. As in...not a single person (or am I wrong...please, help me check ooo if I am wrong here) who held vital position esp as his minister got the ticket. It seems, he refused to give them any blessing. I remember that Buhari even supported his ministers that quit for gubernatorial elections.

It seems he keeps deep malice. I can understand the extend Akerele-Bucknor, Ambode, and Osinbajo pushed theirs, but this man seems not to allow people have their wish. That of Aregbesola is something else, so, that one is not a yardstick to judge him. But Adelabu, Tuggar, and Alkali. Mehn! This man just left them hanging because they resigned from their ministerial positions to pursue gubernatorial ambitions.

Even Femi Pedro had to go deep to get himself back. Even at it, the man is not in the inner carcus again. Well, I really won't blame him for Perdro's too.

Let me not judge. Let's see what will happen to these three men after. Na waooo.

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Kalulu44: 9:22am On Jun 01

AMINDA:
The disclaimer is all word salad and ended up making things worse.

Former Minister Yusuf Tuggar has criticized the process that produced the APC governorship candidate in Bauchi State, alleging that there was no democratic primary election.

According to him, the APC National Chairman informed party stakeholders that Muhammad Abubakar had been… pic.twitter.com/t34wWP5JD7
— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) May 31, 2026

Hahahaha, hope say you add cream to the salad?

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Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Kalulu44: 9:24am On Jun 01

All these ones are afraid to tell Tinubu the truth bcus of their selfish interest

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by gaskiyamagana: 9:45am On Jun 01

ogododo:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/i-didnt-criticise-question-tinubu-tuggar/

This one has skeleton in his cupboard. He fears presidency and efcc not to open the cupboard to show the skeleton to the public.

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Deivid10(m): 11:19am On Jun 01

Just reading this, it is already sounding like when one govt official said he told Desmond Eliot to go out and make a statement.
whereas, It is what it is.

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by swaggerific: 11:58am On Jun 01

This is very serious. How is every Nigerian not on the streets protesting?

SmartPolician:
Guys, there's a big problem

That URL is the backend of INEC server.

If APC has access to INEC backend, what will happen in 2027 is not an election. INEC will manipulate everything for them.

The opposition must be ready to come together to form a parallel government if the results are tempered with. Nobody will go to any court that APC has already hijacked.

It's obvious that due process cannot be used to save this country anymore

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by Franktom247(m): 12:15pm On Jun 01

Just hold on your tears will soon be complete

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by SmartPolician: 12:34pm On Jun 01

swaggerific:
This is very serious. How is every Nigerian not on the streets protesting?

Nigerians don't take anything seriously. If fellow Nigerians are being kidnapped and beheaded and nobody is protesting, you know the kind of country you live in.

Re: I Didn’t Criticise, Question Tinubu — Tuggar by DLSReigns(m): 4:45pm On Jun 01

And that is the more reason you are not good for Nigeria. Coward!

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