House Mourns Lawmaker

The House of Representatives has expressed sorrow over the death of Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who represented the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State.

In a statement released on Friday by the House spokesperson, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, the Green Chamber described his passing as a major loss to the National Assembly, his constituency, and the nation at large.

The statement confirmed that the lawmaker died in Abuja following a brief illness, with his passing also verified by the Gombe State Caucus in the House of Representatives.

“The House of Representatives mourns the passing of Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, a dedicated public servant whose contributions to legislative work and constituency development will be deeply missed,” Rotimi said.

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The House noted that the late lawmaker devoted much of his life to public service and consistently worked toward the development of his constituency, Gombe State, and Nigeria as a whole.

It further outlined his long record in governance, which included serving as Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area, Special Adviser to the Gombe State Government, member of the Gombe State House of Assembly, and later as a federal lawmaker.

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Until his death, Tongo also served as Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group.

“He was a seasoned grassroots politician, a committed legislator, and a respected parliamentarian whose contributions significantly enriched debates and legislative outcomes in the House,” Rotimi added.

The House further described him as a strong advocate for his constituents, noting that he brought extensive experience and deep understanding of governance to parliamentary proceedings.

On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the leadership and members of the House extended condolences to his family, constituents, and the government and people of Gombe State.

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“The House prays for the peaceful repose of his soul and asks God to grant his family and loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” Rotimi said.

It added that details of official tributes and burial arrangements would be communicated at a later date.

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