C’River gov mourns Bamanga Tukur, says Nigeria lost a statesman

Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, has expressed his condolences on the death of former Gongola State Governor, Bamanga Tukur. According to Punch Nigeria, Otu described Tukur's death as a profound loss to Nigeria.

Bamanga Tukur, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the age of 90, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria. His death was announced by his family through a statement signed by his son, Awwal D. Tukur.

Peter Obi, a presidential candidate, also mourned Tukur's death, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose service to Nigeria had left an enduring legacy. Obi offered his condolences to the Tukur family, the government, and the people of Adamawa State.

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