Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90.
Tukur died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, according to a statement by his family signed by his son, Awwal D. Tukur.
The family described him as its “beloved father and patriarch”, saying he lived a life of service to his family, community, Adamawa State and Nigeria.
“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,” the statement said.
The family said details of his Janazah, or funeral prayer, and other burial arrangements would be announced later.
“We pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus,” it stated.
Born on September 15, 1935, Tukur was a former governor of the old Gongola State and served as Minister of Industries during the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha.
He also served as General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority and held several positions in business and African economic advocacy.
Tukur became PDP national chairman in March 2012 under former President Goodluck Jonathan. His tenure was marked by internal divisions in the party, including the emergence of the “New PDP” faction in 2013.
He resigned as national chairman in January 2014 and was later appointed Ambassador-at-Large by the Jonathan administration.
Tukur would have turned 91 on September 15, three days after his death.
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