Former Governor of the defunct Gongola State and one-time National Chairman of
the People’s Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, was on Sunday buried in
Yola after funeral prayers at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace Mosque.

The Janazah prayer took place shortly before 11am inside the palace mosque, with
thousands of mourners, government officials and dignitaries in attendance. Among
the dignitaries were Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, and the host
paramount ruler, the Emir of Adamawa, Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, who was
accompanied by several other traditional rulers from across the state.

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri led a large delegation of government officials to both the prayers and burial rites.

Governor Fintiri described the late Tukur as a father, mentor and builder of men, saying, “From NPA to Government House, from the boardroom to PDP National Secretariat, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur served Nigeria with distinction. Adamawa has lost an Iroko tree. His wisdom, generosity and commitment to development will be greatly missed.”

The governor announced Monday, September 14, 2026, as a work-free day as part of the three-day mourning period he declared earlier on Saturday, hours after Bamanga Tukur’s death.

DAILY POST.