Fintiri Declares Three Days Mourning For Bamanga Tukur

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has declared three days of mourning across the state following the death of former Governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.

Tukur, an elder statesman, businessman and politician, died on Saturday following a brief illness.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri described Tukur’s death as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria, praising his courage, foresight, patriotism and lifelong commitment to public service.

Fintiri described the late former governor as “a colossus” whose contributions to the development of Adamawa State and Nigeria earned him an enduring place in the country’s history.

“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,” the governor said.

Fintiri added that he would personally miss Tukur’s counsel and extensive experience on issues affecting the state and the country.

“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,” he said.

As part of the mourning period, the governor directed that all government flags across Adamawa State be flown at half-mast for three days in honour of the late elder statesman.

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

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