The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has mourned former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, recalling their collaboration in advocating for the development of the 2nd Niger Bridge. Obi described the past due former governor as his “very expensive elder brother,” pronouncing Uduaghan handled him……
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has mourned former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, recalling their collaboration in advocating for the development of the 2nd Niger Bridge.
Obi described the past due former governor as his “very expensive elder brother,” pronouncing Uduaghan handled him like a more youthful sibling all over their interactions in public carrier.
In a condolence message posted on his reliable X take care of on Tuesday, October 20, Obi stated he used to be deeply saddened through Uduaghan’s demise and recalled their cordial running dating.
“I’m deeply saddened through the passing of my very expensive elder brother, His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State. In my interactions with him, he handled me like his junior brother,” Obi wrote.
The previous Anambra State governor stated they labored in combination to advertise and recommend for the award of the contract for the 2nd Niger Bridge, which he described as essential to nationwide integration, trade and building within the South-East and South-South.
He stated he used to be happy that their efforts ultimately succeeded and the bridge turned into a fact.
“We labored in combination as brothers within the collective effort to advertise and recommend for the award of the contract for the 2nd Niger Bridge, recognising its significance to nationwide integration, trade, and the improvement of the South-East and South-South,” Obi stated.
“I’m happy that the trouble in the end succeeded and that the 2nd Niger Bridge turned into a fact, serving as a logo of the significance of collaboration within the pursuit of nationwide building,” he added.
Obi stated Uduaghan’s demise used to be a loss to his circle of relatives, Delta State and Nigeria, whilst extending his condolences to the previous governor’s family members and the state executive.
“His passing is a loss to his circle of relatives, the folk of Delta State, and our country. I lengthen my heartfelt condolences to his circle of relatives, the federal government, and the folk of Delta State,” he stated.
“Would possibly God grant him everlasting relaxation and luxury all who mourn him,” Obi added.
TVC Information had previous reported that the previous Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, died on the age of 71.
The Uduaghan circle of relatives introduced his demise in a remark signed through Toju Andre Uduaghan on Monday, pronouncing the previous governor died at the morning of October 19, 2026, after a temporary sickness.