Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and prominent Nigerian businessman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90.

Tukur reportedly died on Saturday at his residence in Abuja after a prolonged illness, according to his family, which confirmed the development to TRT Afrika.

His remains are expected to be buried on Saturday at the Palace of the Lamido of Adamawa in Yola, Adamawa State.

The deceased politician and businessman is survived by 17 children.

Tukur served as the Governor of the former Gongola State during Nigeria’s Second Republic. The state was later split into Adamawa and Taraba states.

He subsequently served as Minister of Industries under the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha and later expressed interest in contesting the Nigerian presidency.

Tukur went on to serve as National Chairman of the PDP, where he played a significant role in the party’s leadership and Nigeria’s political affairs.