Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of elder statesman, Alhaji Mohammed Sanda, describing his passing as a painful loss to Madagali Local Government Area and Adamawa State.
Alhaji Sanda died on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after an sickness, abandoning a legacy of group service and contributions to the event of Madagali.
In a condolence message issued by the Government House, Yola, Governor Fintiri prolonged his sympathies to the Ptil Madagali, His Majesty Dr. Ali Danburam, the Executive Chairman of Madagali Local Government Area, Hon. Yusuf Mohammed, who’s the deceased’s son, and all the bereaved household.
The governor described the demise as a major loss, not solely to the household but in addition to the individuals of Madagali, who, he famous, had benefited from the late elder statesman’s knowledge, management and dedication to group growth.
Fintiri lamented that the group had misplaced a revered determine whose counsel remained essential at a time when his expertise and steering had been wanted to assist his son in managing the affairs of the native authorities and the broader group.
He paid tribute to the deceased, describing him as a father determine and a hero whose contributions would stay a part of Madagali’s historical past.
According to the governor, the late Sanda performed a notable function in shaping the group and contributing to its progress, including that his influence on the lives of the individuals couldn’t be missed.
Fintiri stated the individuals of Madagali and Adamawa State would proceed to understand the contributions of the deceased, noting that his passing had created a vacuum that will be tough to fill.
The governor urged the bereaved household to attract energy from the values, ideas and legacy the late elder statesman upheld throughout his lifetime. He expressed hope that his lifetime of service would proceed to encourage members of the group and future generations.
On behalf of the Adamawa State Government and its individuals, Fintiri prolonged heartfelt condolences to the household, describing the loss as irreparable and acknowledging the late Sanda as a supply of satisfaction to each Madagali and the state.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannah Firdaus and provides the household, associates and all the Madagali group the energy and fortitude to bear the loss.
The condolence assertion was signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and dated October 12, 2026.
