Bamanga Tukur
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19359.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bamanga Tukur was a prominent Nigerian politician and businessman, known for his roles as the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and as a former governor of Old Gongola State, who passed away at the age of 90, leading to tributes from various dignitaries.
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Bamanga Tukur was described as a statesman of uncommon wisdom, discipline and patriotism.
Ex-PDP deputy chair mourns Tukur, says Nigeria lost a colossThe Punch·Nigeria· 2026-09-15
Nigeria· 2026-09-15
Tukur served as governor of Old Gongola State in 1983 and was the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Ex-PDP chair Tukur buried as Obasanjo, Dangote pay tributesThe Punch·Nigeria· 2026-09-14
Nigeria· 2026-09-14
