The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the loss of life of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing him as a pricey elder brother.
Obi expressed disappointment in a condolence message by way of his X deal with on Tuesday, recalling the cordial courting he shared with the overdue former governor throughout their time in public carrier.
He wrote “Good-bye, Uduaghan. I’m deeply saddened by way of 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.
“I recall with fondness the cordial running courting I loved with him throughout our time in public carrier.
“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 advance of the South-East and South-South.
“I’m happy that the trouble in the end succeeded and that the 2nd Niger Bridge turned into a truth, serving as an emblem of the significance of collaboration within the pursuit of nationwide construction.
“His passing is a loss to his circle of relatives, the folk of Delta State, and our country. I prolong my heartfelt condolences to his circle of relatives, the federal government, and the folk of Delta State. Would possibly God grant him everlasting relaxation and luxury all who mourn him.”