SDP’s Adebayo mourns Tukur, hails his legacy of service

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed sadness over the death of former Gongola State Governor and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Mohammed Tukur.

In a condolence message on Saturday, Adebayo described Tukur’s death as the loss of a major figure in Nigeria’s political and public life, noting his decades of service in governance, business and national politics.

“Alhaji Bamanga Tukur was not merely a politician; he was an institution in Nigerian public life. From the Nigerian Ports Authority to his service as Governor of Gongola State, Minister of Industries and National Chairman of the PDP, he left his mark on Nigeria’s history,” he said.

Adebayo said Tukur’s death, three days before his 91st birthday, should transcend partisan politics.

“Today is a day to honour a Nigerian elder who devoted much of his life to public service and national development,” he added.

He commiserated with the Tukur family, the people of Adamawa State and Nigerians, praying that Almighty Allah forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him eternal rest.

“May Almighty Allah grant Alhaji Bamanga Tukur Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family, associates and the people of Adamawa strength to bear this loss,” Adebayo said.