PHOTOS: Ex-PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur buried in Adamawa

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​‌‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌⁠​⁠‍‍The remains of the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State, on Sunday.

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50 am.

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His remains were buried in the family house at Fadde-Sanda, Abuja Road, Yola, at 11:30 am.

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Tukur died on Saturday at the age of 91 in Abuja.

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On Saturday, President Bola Tinubu mourned Tukur’s death, describing him as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political and economic history.n

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Tukur was a former governor of the old Gongola State and Minister of Industries.

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In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Tukur as a “towering figure” whose career spanned public administration, governance, industry, politics and pan-African business leadership.

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Tukur is survived by two wives and 18 children, among them the Secretary to the State Government of Adamawa, Awwal Tukur.

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The funeral prayers were attended by Aliko Dangote, Adamawa State Governor. Ahmadu Fintiri; Sen. Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central; and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.

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Others were traditional leaders and other dignitaries across the state and beyond.

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