The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday, expressing sadness over the loss of the council chairman.
The state ALGON chairman, Titus Obadiah, described Saidu as a committed public servant who dedicated himself to serving the people of Fufore and Adamawa State.
Obadiah extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, associates and constituents, praying that they would find strength and comfort during the difficult period.
Saidu was sworn in as Fufore council chairman on July 15, 2026, after emerging on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
His death comes about 18 months after his predecessor, Shuaibu Babas, also died while in office on April 23, 2025.
The successive deaths of the two council chairmen have drawn attention to the loss experienced by the Fufore community. Saidu’s death leaves the local government mourning a leader whose tenure lasted less than three months.
As of the time of the report, further details surrounding his death and arrangements for his burial had not been announced.
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Yahya Saidu, chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, has died in a Kaduna hospital less than three months after assuming office. State local government leaders have expressed condolences to his family and constituents. The Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three...
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- Yahya Saidu, chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, has died in a Kaduna hospital less than three months after assuming office.
- State local government leaders have expressed condolences to his family and constituents.
- The Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three months after assuming office.The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday, expressing sadness over the loss of the council chairman.The state ALGON chairman, Titus Obadiah, described Saidu as a committed public servant who dedicated himself to serving the people of Fufore and Adamawa State.Obadiah extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, associates and constituents, praying that they would find strength and comfort during the difficult period.Saidu was sworn in as Fufore council chairman on July 15, 2026, after emerging on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.His death comes about 18 months after his predecessor, Shuaibu Babas, also died while in office on April 23, 2025.The successive deaths of the two council chairmen have drawn attention to the loss experienced by the Fufore community.
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Yahya Saidu, chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, has died in a Kaduna hospital less than three months after assuming office. State local government leaders have expressed condolences to his family and constituents. The Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three...
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October 10, 2026
