# Adamawa LG chairman dies 18 months after predecessor’s death

- Link: https://viralbrief.top/adamawa-lg-chairman-dies-18-months-after-predecessors-death/
- Published: 2026-10-10T16:08:16+00:00
- Author: Olamide

The Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Dr Yahaya Sa’idu,
has died after a brief illness. The council’s Information Officer, Ahmed B. Yusha’u,
announced the death in a statement issued to journalists in Yola on Saturday, October
10.

Yusha’u said Sa’idu died at a hospital in Kaduna at about 1 a.m. on Saturday, October
10, 2026. Details of his funeral arrangements will be announced later. His death
comes 18 months after that of his predecessor, Shaibu Basbas, who also died while
in office.

Condolences have begun pouring in for Sa’idu’s family, associates and the people
of Fufore. Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, who represents Adamawa Central and previously
served as Speaker of the state House of Assembly, expressed shock at the news.

In a message shared on WhatsApp on Saturday, Abbas described Sa’idu as a dedicated
and industrious leader whose service to Fufore 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,” he said.

Abbas prayed that Allah would grant the bereaved family and community the strength
and patience to bear the loss. Ahmad Lawan, Senior Special Assistant on Security
to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, also expressed grief and extended condolences 
to Sa’idu’s family, relatives and the people of Fufore.

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  TL;DR (AI Generated)

The Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Dr.

Yahaya Sa’idu, has died after a brief illness at a Kaduna hospital.

His death occurred 18 months after his predecessor, Shaibu Basbas, also passed away
while in office.

Political leaders, including Senator Aminu Iya Abbas and security aide Ahmad Lawan,
have expressed shock and extended their condolences to his family and the people
of Fufore.

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