Makinde Mourns Former PDP Chairman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur
On 12 September 2026, Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State governor and presidential candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement, expressed his sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Anthony Ehilebo, Makinde described Tukur as a national icon who dedicated his life to the service of Nigeria.
He acknowledged Tukur's significant contributions to the stability, economic, and democratic development of the country. Makinde emphasized Tukur's impressive career, which included roles as General Manager of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Governor of the old Gongola State, Minister of Industries, and Chairman of the NEPAD Business Group.
He lamented the loss of Tukur's experience and wisdom at a critical time for the nation but took solace in the legacies left behind by the late elder statesman.
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