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[CBN Gov Akinsola Akin🇳🇬 @cbngov_akin1]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

"Amb Tuggar @YusufTuggar, whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes. https://t.co/oTD5kXCG7F

[Oba’D NaMba @ThatVyktur]

As President @officialABAT marks three years in office, @NASENIHQ’s 40-hectare Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State stands out as a major step towards industrial growth and clean energy development.

Under the leadership of NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu (@KSHalilu), the project is designed to support local production and assembly of solar panels, batteries, and other renewable energy products.

The Solar Industrial Park will create jobs, attract investments, reduce imports, and improve access to affordable energy. It is a practical investment in Nigeria’s industrial future and a strong contribution to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda..

[YSA @YahayaSaniA]

To celebrate President @officialABAT ’s third year in office, @NASENIHQ is building a 40-hectare Solar Industrial Park in Nasarawa State. Led by CEO/EVC @KSHalilu the park will produce solar panels and batteries locally.
This will create jobs, reduce foreign exchange spending on imports, provide cheaper energy, and make Nigeria a top renewable energy hub in Africa. It supports the President’s plan for industrial growth and economic transformation.

[ThePolitician ❁ @yunusxonline]

Nigeria is building its own solar future

@NASENIHQ just unveiled a 40-hectare Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State — a game-changer for local manufacturing of solar panels, batteries, and clean energy tech.
Why it matters:
✅ Thousands of new jobs
✅ Less dependence on imports = saving forex
✅ Cheaper, reliable energy for Nigerians
✅ Technology transfer & investment
✅ Positions Nigeria as Africa's renewable energy hub
This is industrialization + energy transition in action.
@NGRPresident x @officialABAT x @KSHalilu

[𓃵Khalifa_Retweets™ @slowrexy]

@NASENIHQ continues to highlight key achievements under President @officialABAT’s three years in office, the 40-hectare NASENI Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State stands out as a major investment in Nigeria’s industrial and energy future.

Under the leadership of NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu @KSHalilu, the project is designed to drive local manufacturing and assembly of solar panels, batteries, and other renewable energy technologies, reducing import dependence while creating jobs and attracting investment.

Beyond expanding access to affordable and reliable energy, the Solar Industrial Park is expected to strengthen technology transfer, boost local production capacity, and position Nigeria as a leading renewable energy hub in Africa. It reflects the Renewed Hope Agenda’s commitment to industrialization, energy security, and sustainable economic growth.

[Jerry Durojaiye @kokomatic]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar @YusufTuggar, whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

https://t.co/f1Pjs1okaf

[AYRAH @lawal_saa]

As President @officialABAT marks three years in office, the 40-hectare NASENI Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State, led by @NASENIHQ EVC/CEO, Mr. @KSHalilu , is driving Nigeria’s industrialization and clean energy goals. The project will support local production of solar technologies, create jobs, attract investment, reduce import dependence, and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a renewable energy hub in Africa. #TinubuAt3 #RenewedHope #NASENI

[Essy Hamzat @Mrr_Essy]

“There was no observable primary election. No voting process was witnessed across the state. No delegates were seen casting ballots. No evidence has been produced to show any election actually occurred”
@officialABAT @nentawe1 @OfficialAPCNg @YusufTuggar
https://t.co/IbqMKEAVVb

[THE PATRIOT @scarfizal]

The APC’s 2019 Zamfara experience should serve as warning, internal disputes and flawed primaries can invalidate even overwhelming electoral victories. If allegations that no credible governorship primary was conducted in Bauchi are true, the party risks walking into the same legal and political trap. APC leaders must ensure a transparent, lawful process or risk handing opponents an avoidable victory.

https://t.co/wNdTxBSM2y

[The Mayor 🇳🇬 @Mayor_ofph]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Last month, the @OfficialAPCNg announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador @YusufTuggar, whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

Notably, the Minister of Health, @muhammadpate, whom many believed had an interest in the seat, did not resign his position to contest.’’ — Dahiru Bashir,

@officialABAT @nentawe1

https://t.co/fVgMGEqaeu

[Oba’D NaMba @ThatVyktur]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Last month, the @OfficialAPCNg announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador @YusufTuggar, whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

Notably, the Minister of Health, @muhammadpate, whom many believed had an interest in the seat, did not resign his position to contest.’’ — Dahiru Bashir,

Take A Read 👇 https://t.co/63jT72UGlV

@officialABAT @nentawe1

[Ubaidullah Yahaya kaura @Ubaidullahkaura]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Last month, the @OfficialAPCNg announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador @YusufTuggar, whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signaled his interest behind the scenes.

Notably, the Minister of Health, @muhammadpate, whom many believed had an interest in the seat, did not resign his position to contest.’’ — Dahiru Bashir,

@officialABAT @nentawe1

https://t.co/AtpPh0HWtQ

[Coffee @c_o_f_feee]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Last month, the APC announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar @YusufTuggar , whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

https://t.co/rqOQ90oQZK

[On His Mandate @FansofTinubu]

“Second, there was no observable primary election. No voting process was witnessed across the state. No delegates were seen casting ballots. No evidence has been produced to show that any election actually occurred.” @officialABAT @nentawe1 @OfficialAPCNg

https://t.co/pmWFrf3w16

[Terab Ab @Hon_Terab]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State
Last month, the APC @OfficialAPCNg announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?
Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar @YusufTuggar , whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

@officialABAT
@nentawe1

Read more below
https://t.co/RBBgJbERql

[Opobo Merchant @HCookey]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Last month, the @OfficialAPCNg announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador @YusufTuggar, whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

Notably, the Minister of Health, @muhammadpate, whom many believed had an interest in the seat, did not resign his position to contest.’’ — Dahiru Bashir,

https://t.co/DH3sM0yyWL

@officialABAT @nentawe1

[Chi 🌚 @PatrioticGee]

In the lead-up to Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State was plagued by deep internal divisions and leadership crises that prevented it from conducting valid primary elections within the timeline stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Factional disputes emerged, and the party failed to resolve them internally. This led to a situation in which the APC could not produce properly nominated candidates for the governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections. Despite this, the party proceeded to field Malam Mukhtar Shehu Idris as its governorship candidate. He went on to win overwhelmingly at the polls, securing over 67 per cent of the votes.

However, in a landmark ruling delivered on May 24, 2019, the Supreme Court nullified all APC victories in the state, declaring the party’s votes “wasted” because it had no validly nominated candidates owing to the flawed primaries. The court ordered that the seats be awarded to the runners-up from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including Bello Matawalle as Governor.

If there was a lesson from that episode, it was that unresolved internal wrangling can cost a major party an entire state’s electoral harvest. It demonstrated how a self-inflicted crisis can pave the way for a shrewd opposition party to take power despite trailing significantly in the popular vote.

Recent events in Bauchi State give me similar concerns about the fate of the APC in the state.

Last month, the APC announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar @YusufTuggar whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

Read more: https://t.co/Do9UldQirQ

[Coffee @c_o_f_feee]

Why We Must Not Repeat the Zamfara Mistake in Bauchi State

Last month, the APC @OfficialAPCNg announced that it would conduct governorship primaries on May 21, 2026. While the exercise took place in several states, it was postponed in Bauchi by a few days. Why?

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar @YusufTuggar , whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.
@officialABAT @nentawe1

https://t.co/vK1BTT08Ny

[Julie G @Juliegirl32]

Bauchi State, a state unique in its politics and known for the sophistication of its electorate, was experiencing teething problems. Some aspirants had openly declared their intentions to run, while others chose to play political games behind the scenes.

Ambassador @YusufTuggar , whom I would describe as one of the leading aspirants in the race, was among the first to publicly throw his hat into the ring. Bala Wunti, a former executive in NNPC’s upstream operations, also declared his interest. Others followed suit. Meanwhile, former Governor Mohammed Abubakar, who was voted out of office in 2019, quietly signalled his interest behind the scenes.

@OfficialAPCNg
https://t.co/9Y3mY26Xbu

[THE PATRIOT @scarfizal]

As President @officialABAT marks three years in office, @NASENIHQ ’s 40 hectare Solar Industrial Park in Gora, Nasarawa State, under the leadership of @KSHalilu , stands as a key milestone in Nigeria’s industrialization and energy transition agenda. The project will boost local manufacturing of solar panels and batteries, create jobs, attract investment, reduce import dependence, and position Nigeria as a leading renewable energy hub in Africa.