Natasha -Uduaghan Mourns Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Says His Death Is a Great Loss

According to a report by Punch on Monday, October 19, 2026, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a significant loss to his family, Delta State and Nigeria.

The late former governor’s family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan.

In her condolence message, Akpoti-Uduaghan paid tribute to the deceased, describing him as a respected family patriarch, a father figure and an elder statesman who combined his commitment to family life with years of service to the public.

The senator noted that his death had created a deep void and extended her heartfelt condolences to the Uduaghan family as they mourned their loss.

Expressing her grief, she said in a statement: “Words cannot fully convey the depth of my grief over the death of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. His passing is a tremendous loss, and I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Uduaghan family during this difficult time.”

Akpoti-Uduaghan’s tribute highlighted the late politician’s importance to his family and his contributions to public service. She also acknowledged the pain his passing had brought to those who knew him.

Meanwhile, the Uduaghan family offered prayers for everyone mourning the former governor, asking God to grant his relatives, friends, associates and former colleagues the comfort and strength needed to cope with the loss.

The family also expressed confidence that his legacy would live on through the lives he touched during his lifetime. It remembered him as a beloved father, brother and uncle whose influence would remain in the hearts of those close to him.

The family concluded its statement with a heartfelt farewell, saying: “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.”

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