Former PDP chairman Tukur buried in Adamawa
The remains of the former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bamanga Tukur, were laid to rest in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa, on Sunday.
The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, was led by the Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Ahmadu Bobboi, at 10:50 a.m.
His remains were buried in the family house at Fadde-Sanda, Abuja Road, Yola, at 11:30 a.m.
Mr Tukur died on Saturday at the age of 90 in Abuja.
He is survived by two wives and 18 children, among them the Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, Awwal Tukur.
The funeral prayers were attended by Aliko Dangote, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, Senator Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central, and former Governor Jibrilla Bindow.
Others were traditional leaders and other dignitaries from across the state and beyond.
(NAN)
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