Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Is Dead

According to a report by Daily Post on Monday, October 19, 2026, former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 following 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,” expressed the family’s deep sorrow over the loss of the former governor.

The family described his death as a painful moment for his relatives and loved ones, announcing that he passed away on the morning of October 19, 2026.

The statement read, “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.”

Uduaghan, who served as governor of Delta State, was a prominent political figure in the state and Nigeria’s South-South region.

His death marks the end of an era for his family, associates and those who worked with him during his years in public service.

The announcement has formally confirmed the passing of the former governor, who was 71 years old at the time of his death.

The family statement identified Uduaghan in several capacities, describing him as a father, brother, uncle and patriarch, reflecting the personal loss suffered by his relatives.

Although the family confirmed that he died after a brief illness, the statement provided no further details about the circumstances surrounding his death.

Further information concerning funeral arrangements and other burial activities was not included in the portion of the announcement available.

Uduaghan’s passing is a significant development in Delta State’s political history, given his previous position as the state’s chief executive.

The family is mourning his death as they come to terms with the loss of their loved one.

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