Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71

According to a report by Punch Newspaper on Monday October 19, 2026, former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71, his family announced on Monday.

Uduaghan died after a brief illness, according to a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan. The family did not disclose further details about his illness or the circumstances surrounding his death.

The statement, titled announcement of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, described his death as a devastating loss to Delta State and Nigeria.

The death of the former governor was devastating because it was a big loss to the state and the country at large, the family said.

Uduaghan was born on October 22, 1954. He served as governor of Delta State, a position that placed him at the centre of the state’s political and public life.

Further details about funeral arrangements and memorial events were not included in the family’s announcement.

The family’s statement confirmed his death on Monday, October 19, 2026, and expressed the importance of the loss to both the state and the country. It did not provide information about survivors or plans for a public farewell.

Uduaghan’s death is expected to prompt tributes from political leaders, public officials and residents of Delta State.

At the time of the announcement, no additional comments from government officials or political organisations were included in the information released by the family.

The former governor was born three days before his 72nd birthday. His death at 71 marks the end of a public career that included leadership of Delta State.

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