Gombe Rep Yaya Tongo dies in Abuja hospital

Reps member Tongo laid to rest in Gombe 

Gombe mourns as Reps member Yaya Tongo is laid to rest. Governor Yahaya and other dignitaries pay tribute to the late lawmaker’s contributions. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-member-tongo-laid-to-rest-in-gombe/

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Yaya Tongo, house of reps member, dies after brief illness

 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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Gombe Rep Yaya Tongo dies in Abuja hospital

Gombe Federal Constituency Rep, Yaya Tongo, has died in an Abuja hospital. Learn more about the passing of the prominent politician. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-rep-yaya-tongo-dies-in-abuja-hospital/

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