Yaya Tongo, member representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye federal constituency of Gombe state, has died after a brief illness.
In a post on Saturday, Isa Pantami, former minister of
communications and digital economy, said the lawmaker died on Friday at the
Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja.
“We have lost our representative for Gombe, Kwami, and
Funakaye, Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo. He passed away today, Friday, 12th June
2026,” Pantami wrote.
“Today, along with Alhaji Bappa Ahmad Abdullahi and some
colleagues, I visited him. I was with him at Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, from
3:30pm to 3:50pm, where I prayed for him.
“I also met his friend, two of his children, and other
relatives at the hospital. They received me and accompanied me to his room
(video attached).”
A statement issued by Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House
of Representatives, said Tongo’s death was also confirmed by the Gombe state
caucus in the national assembly.
“Rep. Tongo was a dedicated public servant, seasoned
grassroots politician, and committed legislator whose life was marked by
unwavering service to his people and the nation,” the statement reads.
“Throughout his distinguished public service career, he
served in several capacities, including as chairman of Funakaye Local
Government Area, special adviser to the government of Gombe state, and member
of the Gombe State House of Assembly.
“Until his passing, he served as chairman of the
Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of
Representatives.”
The green chamber described the deceased lawmaker as a
respected voice in parliament who was passionate about the welfare and
development of his constituents.
“Hon. Tongo brought wisdom, experience, and a deep
understanding of governance to legislative deliberations,” the statement added.
“His contributions to nation-building and democratic
development will remain an enduring part of his legacy.”
Born on June 18, 1963, in Funakaye LGA of Gombe, Tongo began
his political career in 1999 as a councillor under the platform of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP).
He served as special adviser on local government and
political affairs to the Gombe governor between 2007 and 2009.
Tongo was elected to the Gombe state house of assembly to
represent Funakaye South in 2011.
He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2015
and was re-elected in 2023 on the PDP platform.
In March 2026, he defected from the PDP to the African
Democratic Congress (ADC).
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