Dr. Bamanga Tukur Buried in Yola, Adamawa State

Dr. Bamanga Tukur, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was laid to rest in his hometown of Yola, Adamawa State, on Sunday following his death at the age of 90 in Abuja. His burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by Chief Imam Ahmadu Bobboi at 10:50 am, with his remains interred at the family house in Fadde-Sanda, Abuja Road, Yola, at 11:30 am.

Tukur passed away on Saturday at 12 noon at his residence on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Wuse 2, Abuja. President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences, highlighting Tukur's prominence in Nigeria's political and economic history.

The funeral was attended by dignitaries including Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow. Tukur, who would have turned 91 on September 15, 2026, is survived by two wives and 18 children, including Awwal Tukur, the Secretary to the Government of Adamawa State.