Yaya Bauchi Tongo, the lawmaker representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye constituency in the House of Representatives, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed by former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday evening, June 12, 2026.
Details of His Passing
According to reports, Tongo died at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on Friday, June 12, 2026. Pantami, a gubernatorial aspirant from Gombe State, revealed that he visited Tongo earlier that day at the hospital where the lawmaker was receiving treatment.
Pantami stated: “Today, along with Alhaji Bappa Ahmad Abdullahi and some colleagues, I visited him. I was with him at Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, from 3:30pm to 3:50pm, where I prayed for him. I also met his friend, two of his children, and other relatives at the hospital. They received me and accompanied me to his room.”
He added: “Since leaving the hospital, I have been deeply worried because of the condition I saw him in. Even to a layman like me, his health condition was clearly critical. However, we always put our trust in Allah, the Almighty God. A few hours later, I received news of his passing at Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, today, Friday.”
Condolences and Spiritual Reflections
In his post, Pantami offered condolences and reflected on the spiritual significance of dying on a Friday. He wrote: “We have lost one of our own. However, passing away on a Friday carries its own spiritual blessing. The Prophet Muhammad said: ‘No believer passes away on Friday, or its night, but that Allah will protect him from the trial of the grave.’ (Tirmidhi: 1074). May Allah admit him to Jannatul Firdaus along with our departed parents and loved ones, and grant his family and relatives the fortitude to bear this loss.”
The late lawmaker's death has left a void in the Gombe political landscape, with many mourning the loss of a dedicated representative.
