Tinubu, Jonathan, Abbas, Northern Govs, Fintiri, Makinde, Mourn Elder Statesman, Bamanga Tukur
Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Daji Sani in Yola and Segun Awofadeji in Gombe President Bola Tinubu; former President Goodluck Jonathan; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas;
President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum Chairman Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Adamawa State Governor Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, PDP National Chairman Senator David Mark, and other dignitaries mourned the passing of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, a revered elder statesman and former governor of the old Gongola State.
Tukur, who celebrated his 91st birthday on September 15, 2026, died at his Abuja residence on September 13, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on September 15, 1935, Tukur made significant contributions to Nigeria's economic and political landscape before transitioning into the private sector. Former President Tinubu and former President Jonathan both praised Tukur's legacy of integrity, service, and contributions to Nigerian democracy.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Adamawa Mourns Elder Statesman, Bamanga Tukur dailytrust.com
- Bamanga Tukur Buried in Yola as Shettima, Ododo Mourn Deceased Elder Statesman thisdaylive.com
