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Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90.
According to a statement issued by his family and signed by his son, Awwal D. Tukur, Tukur died on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The family described him as a beloved father and patriarch who dedicated his life to serving his family, community, Adamawa State and Nigeria.
The family said details of his Janazah, or funeral prayer, and other burial arrangements would be announced later.
“It is with profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that the family announces the passing of our beloved father and patriarch, Alhaji Bamanga Mohammed Tukur, who returned to his Creator today 12th September 2026,” he said.
It also prayed that Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
Born on September 15, 1935, Tukur would have turned 91 three days after his death.
He served as governor of the old Gongola State and later became Minister of Industries during the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha.
Tukur also served as General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority and held several positions in business and African economic advocacy.
He became national chairman of the PDP in March 2012 during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
His tenure came during a period of internal crisis within the party, including the emergence of the “New PDP” faction in 2013.
Tukur resigned as PDP national chairman in January 2014 and was subsequently appointed Ambassador-at-Large by the Jonathan administration.
