The Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Dr Yahaya Saidu, is dead.Saidu reportedly died at a hospital in Kaduna State, less than three months after assuming office.

The Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, announced his death in a statement issued on Saturday.

The state ALGON Chairman, Titus Obadiah, described the deceased as a committed leader who served his people with dedication.

Obadiah said Saidu’s death was a painful loss to his family, constituents and the entire state, while extending his condolences to the bereaved family, friends and associates.

He also prayed to God to grant the family and the people of Fufore the strength and comfort to bear the loss.

Saidu was sworn in as chairman of Fufore Local Government Area on July 15, 2026, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

His death comes about 18 months after his predecessor, Shuaibu Babas, died in office on April 23, 2025.