…Former governor, minister dies at 91
The remains of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State, yesterday.
Tukur, who died on Saturday in Abuja at the age of 91, was buried according to Islamic rites at the family house in Fadde-Sanda, Abuja Road, Yola.
The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at about 10:50am, while his remains were buried at the family compound at 11:30am.
The burial attracted prominent political figures, traditional rulers and other dignitaries from Adamawa State and beyond.
Among those who attended the funeral were business mogul, Aliko Dangote; Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri; Senator Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central; and former governor of the state, Jibrilla Bindow.
Tukur’s death has continued to attract tributes from political leaders across the country.
President Bola Tinubu, who mourned the former PDP national chairman on Saturday, described him as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political and economic history.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Tukur as a “towering figure” whose career spanned public administration, governance, industry, politics and pan-African business leadership.
Tukur served as governor of the old Gongola State and later as Minister of Industries.
He also served as National Chairman of the PDP, contributing to the political development of the country during his years in public service.
The late elder statesman is survived by two wives and 18 children, including the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Awwal Tukur.
The funeral provided an opportunity for family members, political associates, traditional rulers and other dignitaries to pay their final respects to the former governor, minister and PDP national chairman.
