Nigeria, Dec. 15 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has dismissed growing speculation that he intends to contest the Bauchi State governorship in 2027.

Mr Pate said his full attention remains on implementing health sector reforms under President Bola Tinubu's administration.

He made the clarification on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today, where he was asked directly about recurring discussions linking him to Bauchi State politics.

Mr Pate said he is 1,000 per cent focused and committed to delivering on the president's health transformation agenda.

Mr Pate stressed that he remains firmly aligned with President Tinubu's reform agenda and is committed to ensuring its ...