Ex- President Jonathan Mourns Bamanga Tukur, Describes Him As A Distinguished Patriot And Elder- Statesman

By Ikechukwu Eze
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has expressed deep
sadness over the passing of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, a distinguished
elder statesman, patriot, accomplished businessman and committed
democrat.
In a condolence message, the former President described the late
Alhaji Tukur as a man who dedicated much of his life to the service of
Nigeria and made significant contributions to the country's political
development and democratic consolidation.
President Jonathan noted that as a respected chieftain and former
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Tukur played
an important role in the growth and development of the party and
contributed to Nigeria's democratic journey.
His words, “Alhaji Tukur was a man of remarkable experience and wisdom
who dedicated much of his life to the service of our nation. His contributions to Nigeria's political development, democratic consolidation, and national unity remain significant.”
Jonathan further described Tukur as a foremost administrator,
entrepreneur and businessman, who left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s
business landscape and economic development.
The former President also noted that Alhaji Tukur's wise counsel, wealth of experience and commitment to democratic governance would be
greatly missed by the nation at large.
He described the death as a great loss to the Tukur family, Adamawa
State, and the entire country, adding that the late elder statesman's
legacy of service and patriotism would endure.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the shortcomings of the
deceased, reward his good deeds, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give
his family the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.