Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90.
Tukur died on Saturday, September 12, 2026, according to a statement released by his family and signed by his son, Awwal D. Tukur.
The family described the former PDP chairman as its “beloved father and patriarch,” noting that he devoted his life to serving 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 thanked Nigerians and others for their prayers, condolences and support following his death.
It added 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,” the family said.
Born on September 15, 1935, Tukur would have celebrated his 91st birthday three days after his death.
He served as governor of the former Gongola State and later became Minister of Industries under the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha.
Tukur also served as General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority, in addition to holding several positions in business and African economic advocacy.
He became National Chairman of the PDP in March 2012 under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
His tenure coincided with a period of intense internal crisis within the party, including the emergence of the “New PDP” faction in 2013.
Tukur resigned as national chairman in January 2014 and was subsequently appointed Ambassador-at-Large by the Jonathan administration.
