Tension Erupts as Bauchi Deputy Governor Slaps Foreign Affairs Minister at Royal Event
A shocking altercation unfolded at the Emir of Bauchi’s palace on Friday when Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau allegedly slapped Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar during a heated exchange.
The incident occurred during the dual ceremonies honoring former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar’s turbaning as Makama Babba 1 of Bauchi Emirate and the wedding of his daughter, Khadija Mohammed.
What Triggered the Clash?
Eyewitnesses reported that tensions flared after Minister Tuggar made critical remarks about the Bala Mohammed administration—comments Deputy Governor Jatau found deeply offensive.
“The deputy governor was visibly furious. Without Vice President Kashim Shettima’s immediate intervention, the situation could have escalated further,” a palace insider revealed.
The confrontation highlights the ongoing political feud between Minister Tuggar and Governor Bala Mohammed. Tuggar, a vocal critic of Bauchi’s PDP leadership, recently accused the governor of leveraging President Bola Tinubu’s tax policies to advance his 2027 presidential ambitions.
High-Profile Gathering
The event drew Nigeria’s political elite, including:
– Vice President Kashim Shettima
– Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
– Other dignitaries
Official Silence
Neither the Bauchi State Government nor the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the incident as of press time.
Credit: TJ News Nigeria
