Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and Speaker of the Delta State Area of Meeting, Dennis Guwor, have mourned former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a detribalised chief whose contributions to the state’s building would stay indelible.
Uduaghan died within the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, elderly 71, a couple of days prior to his 72nd birthday. He served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
A commentary signed through his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the circle of relatives, introduced his dying on Monday.
In a condolence message issued through his Leader Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori sympathised with the past due governor’s spouse, Roli, his youngsters, all the Uduaghan circle of relatives, the Itsekiri country and the folk of Delta State over the loss.
Oborevwori recalled Uduaghan’s years in place of job, noting that he made important contributions to infrastructure building around the state.
He described the previous governor as a detribalised chief who regarded past ethnic variations and labored against the entire building of Delta State.
The governor stated Uduaghan’s years of public carrier had left a long-lasting mark at the state, including that his dying was once a loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
He prayed for the non violent repose of the previous governor’s soul and requested God to convenience his spouse, youngsters, members of the family, the Itsekiri country and all the ones mourning him.
In a similar way, Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District, expressed profound disappointment over Uduaghan’s dying, describing him as a outstanding statesman whose contributions to the state’s building would no longer be forgotten.
In a condolence commentary issued on Monday, Dafinone stated the previous governor’s dying was once an excellent loss to Delta State and the rustic.
He famous that Uduaghan’s years of carrier as Commissioner for Well being, Secretary to the State Executive and two-term governor demonstrated his dedication to public carrier and just right governance.
In keeping with the senator, Uduaghan could be remembered for his inclusive management, infrastructural building and efforts to advertise harmony and non violent coexistence some of the numerous ethnic teams in Delta State.
Dafinone stated the previous governor’s legacy transcended political and ethnic limitations, including that his contributions to the state’s building would proceed to be remembered.
“His years as Commissioner for Well being, Secretary to the State Executive and two-term Governor mirrored his dedication to public carrier and just right governance,” the senator stated.
On behalf of his circle of relatives and the folk of Delta Central Senatorial District, Dafinone prolonged his condolences to Uduaghan’s spouse, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his youngsters and all the Uduaghan circle of relatives.
He additionally commiserated with Governor Oborevwori, the Delta State Executive and the Itsekiri country over the loss.
The senator prayed that God would grant the bereaved circle of relatives and the folk of Delta State the power to undergo the loss and grant the deceased everlasting leisure.
The commentary was once signed through Dafinone and dated October 19, 2026.
Additionally mourning, Speaker of the Delta State Area of Meeting and Chairman of the Convention of Audio system of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Dennis Guwor, described Uduaghan’s dying as a painful loss to Delta State and the rustic.
In a condolence message issued through his Leader Press Secretary, Nkem Nwaeke, Guwor stated the previous governor’s enjoy and recommend as an elder statesman remained worthwhile.
“His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan was once a passionate chief whose imaginative and prescient and insurance policies contributed to the improvement of Delta State and definitely affected the lives of many of us. His passing is a smart loss to the state and the country,” he stated.
On behalf of his circle of relatives, the folk of Warri South-West Constituency and the Delta State Area of Meeting, Guwor prolonged condolences to Uduaghan’s spouse, Roli, his youngsters, all the Uduaghan circle of relatives, buddies, political pals and the folk of Delta State.
He prompt them to take solace within the enduring legacies the previous governor left at the back of.
“On behalf of the Delta State Area of Meeting, I prolong our inner most condolences to the circle of relatives of our departed former governor and all the folks of Delta State. We percentage of their grief over the lack of this outstanding elder statesman and pray that God grants the circle of relatives and all the ones mourning the fortitude to undergo this irreparable loss,” Guwor stated.
The Speaker famous that Uduaghan had performed key roles within the state’s management, serving as Commissioner for Well being from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Executive from 2003 to 2007 prior to changing into governor in Would possibly 2007.
Uduaghan served two phrases as governor and left place of job in 2015.
Guwor additionally prayed for the non violent repose of the previous governor’s soul.