Yaya Tongo
NigeriapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Hon. Yaya Tongo was a member of the House of Representatives representing the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in Nigeria. He passed away on June 12, 2026, at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja following a brief illness, prompting an emergency plenary session in the Senate to honor his memory and suspend legislative activities. Tongo, who was first elected to the House on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and later defected to the African Democratic Congress in 2026, was remembered for his contributions to grassroots development and youth empowerment, receiving tributes from various political leaders.
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Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, passed away during the recess, prompting a moment of silence in the Senate.
Senate to Vote Today as Tinubu TransmitsNigeria· 2026-06-24
Yaya Tongo was a member of the House of Representatives whose death prompted the Senate to adjourn in his honor.
Senate Adjourns Emergency Plenary Over Rep's DeathNigeria· 2026-06-23
