Former Yobe State Governor Is Dead

A Former Yobe State Governor Senator, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, is dead.

A statement by Mamman Mohammed, the spokesman for Governor Mai Mala Buni, confirmed the death of the former governor, on Sunday.

It said, “It is with a heavy heart, sorrow, and sympathy that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe state, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, regret to announce the passing away of His Excellency, Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the former Governor of Yobe,” the statement said.

“Sen. Bukar died today while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia and will be buried there.

According to the statement, “Governor Buni has directed all other aspects of the funeral and condolences to be taken over by the state government to accord the late governor a state burial and honour.”

Bukar Abba Ibrahim was the Governor of Yobe State from 29th May 1999 to 29th May 2007.

He also served as Governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993.

He was a member of the All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) and later elected Senator for Yobe East Senatorial District June 2007 – June 2019.