Former Delta Governor Dies Days Before 72nd Birthday

Home Top Stories Politics Entertainment Football Lifestyle Sports Business Fashion No Result View All Result Home Top Stories Politics Entertainment Football Lifestyle Sports Business Fashion Home Politics Former Delta Governor Dies Days Before 72nd Birthday by Editor October 19, 2026 in Politics, Top Stories Reading Time: 2 mins read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 after a brief illness.

His death was announced by the Uduaghan family in a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, October 19, 2026.

The statement, titled “Announcement of the Passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan,” disclosed that the former governor died on the morning of October 19.

The family described his death as a devastating loss, not only to his relatives but also to the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large.

“It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, and Patriarch, His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026,” the statement read.

The family added that Uduaghan was a source of strength and a father figure whose presence would be deeply missed.

According to the statement, the late politician dedicated several years to public service, contributing to the administration and development of Delta State in different capacities.

He served as the state’s Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 before becoming Secretary to the Delta State Government between 2003 and 2007.

Uduaghan subsequently became governor in 2007 and remained in office until 2015.

During his years in public service, the family said he demonstrated a commitment to human and infrastructural development across the state.

Born on October 22, 1954, Uduaghan’s death came just three days before his 72nd birthday.

The family expressed gratitude to God for his life and the legacy he left behind, while praying for divine comfort for relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.

“His passing is a profound loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large. We are grateful to Almighty God for his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind,” the statement added.

The family concluded by paying tribute to the former governor, expressing hope that his memory would endure through the lives he touched during his lifetime.

“Rest well, our beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle. Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement said.

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