PHOTOS: Ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur buried in Adamawa
The remains of former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, have been laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State, following his death at age 91. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-ex-pdp-national-chairman-bamanga-tukur-buried-in-adamawa/
Bamanga Tukur, the former National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has been buried in his hometown of Yola, Adamawa State. He died at the age of 91.
The burial was conducted according to Islamic rites, led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Alhaji Ahmadu Bobboi. According to Daily Trust, the funeral prayers were attended by several dignitaries, including Aliko Dangote, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Senator Iya Abbas, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.
Tukur is survived by two wives and 18 children, including Awwal Tukur, the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa. He was laid to rest at his family house in Fadde-Sanda, Abuja road, Yola.
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