Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor, have mourned former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised chief whose contributions to the state’s improvement would stay indelible.
Uduaghan died within the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, aged 71, a couple of days earlier than his 72nd birthday. He served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
An announcement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the household, introduced his demise on Monday.
(*71*) a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori sympathised with the late governor’s spouse, Roli, his kids, your entire Uduaghan household, the Itsekiri nation and the individuals of Delta State over the loss.
Oborevwori recalled Uduaghan’s years in workplace, noting that he made important contributions to infrastructure improvement throughout the state.
He described the previous governor as a detribalised chief who seemed past ethnic variations and labored in direction of the general improvement of Delta State.
The governor mentioned Uduaghan’s years of public service had left a long-lasting mark on the state, including that his demise was a loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
He prayed for the peaceable repose of the previous governor’s soul and requested God to consolation his spouse, kids, relations, the Itsekiri nation and all these mourning him.
Similarly, Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, expressed profound disappointment over Uduaghan’s demise, describing him as a distinguished statesman whose contributions to the state’s improvement wouldn’t be forgotten.
(*71*) a condolence assertion issued on Monday, Dafinone mentioned the previous governor’s demise was an incredible loss to Delta State and the nation.
He famous that Uduaghan’s years of service as Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the State Government and two-term governor demonstrated his dedication to public service and good governance.
According to the senator, Uduaghan can be remembered for his inclusive management, infrastructural improvement and efforts to advertise unity and peaceable coexistence among the many various ethnic teams in Delta State.
Dafinone mentioned the previous governor’s legacy transcended political and ethnic boundaries, including that his contributions to the state’s improvement would proceed to be remembered.
“His years as Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the State Government and two-term Governor reflected his commitment to public service and good governance,” the senator mentioned.
On behalf of his household and the individuals of Delta Central Senatorial District, Dafinone prolonged his condolences to Uduaghan’s spouse, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his kids and your entire Uduaghan household.
He additionally commiserated with Governor Oborevwori, the Delta State Government and the Itsekiri nation over the loss.
The senator prayed that God would grant the bereaved household and the individuals of Delta State the power to bear the loss and grant the deceased everlasting relaxation.
The assertion was signed by Dafinone and dated October 19, 2026.
Also mourning, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Dennis Guwor, described Uduaghan’s demise as a painful loss to Delta State and the nation.
(*71*) a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, Guwor mentioned the previous governor’s expertise and counsel as an elder statesman remained invaluable.
“His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan was a passionate leader whose vision and policies contributed to the development of Delta State and positively affected the lives of many people. His passing is a great loss to the state and the nation,” he mentioned.
On behalf of his household, the individuals of Warri South-West Constituency and the Delta State House of Assembly, Guwor prolonged condolences to Uduaghan’s spouse, Roli, his kids, your entire Uduaghan household, mates, political associates and the individuals of Delta State.
He urged them to take solace within the enduring legacies the previous governor left behind.
“On behalf of the Delta State House of Assembly, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of our departed former governor and the entire people of Delta State. We share in their grief over the loss of this distinguished elder statesman and pray that God grants the family and all those mourning the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Guwor mentioned.
The Speaker famous that Uduaghan had performed key roles within the state’s administration, serving as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 earlier than changing into governor in May 2007.
Uduaghan served two phrases as governor and left workplace in 2015.
Guwor additionally prayed for the peaceable repose of the previous governor’s soul.
