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Elder statesman and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90.
Tukur, who was the first civilian governor of the defunct Gongola State, died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after a brief illness.
His death was announced by the Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.
Governor Fintiri described the late Tukur as an accomplished businessman, distinguished politician and elder statesman whose contributions to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria would remain significant.
“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was a colossus who made remarkable contributions to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria. His wealth of experience, wisdom and commitment to public service earned him a place of honour in our national history,” Fintiri said.
The governor said Tukur’s death was a monumental loss to the state and the country, adding that he would personally miss the elder statesman’s wise counsel and experience on matters concerning Adamawa and Nigeria.
He commended Tukur’s courage, foresight, patriotism and lifelong commitment to public service, noting that his passing had created a void that would be difficult to fill.
Fintiri expressed condolences to Tukur’s family, friends, associates and the people of Adamawa State, urging them to draw strength from his legacy of service and leadership.
In honour of the late elder statesman, the governor declared three days of mourning across Adamawa State, directing that all government flags be flown at half-mast during the period.
He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive Tukur’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and give his family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
