Fintiri declares three days of mourning for Bamanga Tukur

Adamawa’s governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has declared three days of mourning following the death of Bamanga Tukur, a former governor of the defunct Gongola state and former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.

In a statement by his chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Fintiri said Tukur died on Saturday after a brief illness. All government flags will fly at half-mast during the mourning period.

The governor described the businessman and politician’s death as a monumental loss to Adamawa and Nigeria, praising his courage, patriotism and commitment to public service.

“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was a colossus who made remarkable contributions to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria. His wealth of experience, wisdom and commitment to public service earned him a place of honour in our national history,” Fintiri said.

“I will personally miss his wise counsel and the depth of experience he brought to matters concerning our state and nation. His passing has left a significant void that will be difficult to fill.”

Fintiri said the mourning period would honour Tukur’s contributions to the state and the country.

He extended his condolences to Tukur’s family, friends and associates, as well as the people of Adamawa, urging them to draw strength from his legacy of service and leadership.

The governor prayed that Allah would forgive Tukur’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and give his family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.