Former governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, is dead.
He was 71 years old.
The death of the former governor was announced on Monday in a statement on behalf of his family by Toju Andre Uduaghan.
The statement reads in part: “It is with hearts weighed down by immeasurable grief and profound sorrow that we announce the passing to glory of our beloved Father, Brother, Uncle and Patriarch, His Excellence, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026.”
The family described Uduaghan as a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder.
“We will deeply miss his presence and forever cherish the memories and legacy he leaves behind,” the family mourned.
“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. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the family added.
Born on 22 October 1954, Uduaghan was a politician and medical doctor.
He was the governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
Before becoming a governor, he served at different times as the Commissioner for Health, Delta State and the Secretary to the State Government.
