The Adamawa State government has announced the passing of Nigeria's elder statesman, the third Executive Governor of the defunct Gongola State and the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Alhaji Bamanga Tukur; who died aged 90 on Saturday September 12th 2026, three days to his 91st birthday.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced with deep sadness the passing of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, whom he described as an elder statesman, accomplished businessman and distinguished politician.
Governor Fintiri described his death as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria, commending his courage, foresight, patriotism and lifelong commitment to public service.
Fintiri said the late Bamanga Tukur was a colossus who made remarkable contributions to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria, whose wealth of experience, wisdom and commitment to public service earned him a place of honour in Nigeria's history.
The Governor extended his condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, friends, associates and the people of Adamawa State, urging them to draw strength from his enduring legacy of service and leadership.
In a statement by Chief press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Winosikou, Governor Fintiri has declared a three day mourning across Adamawa State, during which all government flags shall fly at half-mast.
He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the late Tukur's shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus, and give his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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