A chieftain of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Hon.Awwal Tukur has condoled with Bachama people of Adamawa State over the death Hamma Bachama, Homun Honest Stephen.
The paramount ruler died in the early hours of Sunday.
In a condolences message he personally signed, Awwal said the death of the traditional ruler was not only that of the Bachama kingdom and Numan Federation but that of the entire Adamawa State and Nigeria in general.
He said the traditional ruler played important role and led advocacies for the development of his people and the state.
Honourable Awwal described the late monarch as "an elder brother, a true confidante".
"I received the news with shock and deep sense of personal loss.
"In my years of relationship with the respected monarch, I found him to be forthright, visionary and versatile. His words of counsel and insights have helped me at different times".
Tukur prayed for the soul of the departed monarch and for his family to be comforted by God almighty.
"My heart is with his immediate family and to all Bachama people worldwide."
Signed: Sanusi Mohammed Jada Media Adie To Hon.Awwal Tukur.
