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 and signed by his son, Awwal D. Tukur.
The family described the former PDP chairman 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,” he said.
The family thanked Nigerians for their prayers, condolences and support, adding that
details of the 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,” he stated.
Born on September 15, 1935, Tukur was a former governor of the old Gongola State and served as Minister of Industries under 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 various positions in business and African economic advocacy.
Tukur became national chairman of the PDP in March 2012 under former President Goodluck Jonathan. His tenure was marked by internal crises in the party, including the emergence of the “New PDP” faction in 2013.
He resigned as PDP chairman in January 2014 and was subsequently appointed Ambassador-at-Large by the Jonathan administration.
