From Umar Dankano, Yola
The Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Hon. Dr. Yahaya Sa’idu, has died after a brief illness.
According to a statement by the council’s Information Officer, Ahmed B. Yusha’u, made available to journalists in Yola on Saturday, the chairman died at a hospital in Kaduna at about 1:00 a.m. on Friday.
Yusha’u said further details regarding the burial arrangements would be communicated to the public in due course.
Sa’idu’s death has thrown Fufore Local Government Area and Adamawa State into mourning, coming barely 18 months after his predecessor, Hon. Shaibu Basbas, also died while in office.
His sudden demise is also expected to shift attention to the process of selecting a successor to lead the council.
Meanwhile, condolences have begun pouring in from political leaders and associates, including former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly and Senator representing Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Aminu Iya Abbas.
In a condolence message shared on his WhatsApp status on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Abbas expressed shock over the chairman’s death, describing him as a dedicated and industrious leader whose contributions to Fufore Local Government Area and Adamawa State would be deeply missed.
“Dr. Yahaya Saidu was a committed leader who gave his best in service to his people. My heart goes out to his family, friends, associates, and the good people of Fufore Local Government Area during this very difficult time,” Abbas stated.
The senator also prayed that Allah would grant the bereaved family and the entire community the strength and patience to bear the loss.
Similarly, the Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Hon. Ahmad Lawan, expressed grief over the chairman’s death.
Lawan extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, relatives, associates, and the people of Fufore Local Government Area.