Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life 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, forsaking a legacy of neighborhood 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 the complete bereaved household.
The governor described the loss of life as a big loss, not solely to the household but additionally to the individuals of Madagali, who, he famous, had benefited from the late elder statesman’s knowledge, management and dedication to neighborhood growth.
Fintiri lamented that the neighborhood had misplaced a revered determine whose counsel remained vital at a time when his expertise and steerage had been wanted to assist his son in managing the affairs of the native authorities and the broader neighborhood.
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 position in shaping the neighborhood and contributing to its progress, including that his affect on the lives of the individuals couldn’t be ignored.
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 might be troublesome to fill.
The governor urged the bereaved household to attract power 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 neighborhood 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 pleasure 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, mates and the complete Madagali neighborhood the power 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.
