Fufore LG Chairman Yahaya Sa’idu Dies After Brief Illness, 18 Months After Predecessor

The chairman of Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State, Dr Yahaya Sa’idu, has passed away following a short illness. The council’s Information Officer, Ahmed B. Yusha’u, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Yola on Saturday, October 10. Yusha’u said Sa’idu died at a hospital in Kaduna around 1 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Arrangements for his burial will be announced later. His passing occurred 18 months after the death of his predecessor, Shaibu Basbas, who also died in office. Condolence messages have started to arrive for Sa’idu’s family, associates, and the residents of Fufore. Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, representing Adamawa Central and a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, said he was shocked by the news. In a WhatsApp message on Saturday, Abbas called Sa’idu a devoted and hardworking leader, adding that his contributions to Fufore and Adamawa State would be greatly 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 give the family and community the fortitude and patience to endure the loss. Ahmad Lawan, Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, also mourned and sent condolences to Sa’idu’s family, relatives, and the people of Fufore.