Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement issued on Monday, October 19, 2026, and signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan.
According to the statement, the former governor died on the morning of October 19, 2026, leaving behind family members, associates and admirers mourning his passing.
The statement, titled “Announcement of the Passing of His Excellency, Dr Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan,” described his death as a painful loss to the family, the people of Delta State and Nigeria.
The family paid tribute to Uduaghan, describing him as a father figure, a respected elder and a patriarch whose life and public service touched many people across the state and the country.
Uduaghan’s Political Career
Uduaghan served in several key positions in the Delta State Government before becoming governor.
He was Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and later served as Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He became governor of Delta State in 2007 and remained in office until 2015, completing two terms.
During his time in government, he focused on human and infrastructural development across the state, according to the family’s statement.
Family Mourns Former Governor
The family expressed deep sorrow over his death, noting that his absence would be profoundly felt by relatives, friends, associates and former colleagues.
They also expressed gratitude to God for his life and the legacy he left behind through his years of public service.
The family prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and for strength and comfort for everyone mourning his death.
“Your memory will forever remain in our hearts, and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched,” the statement read.
The family concluded by praying for his soul to rest in perfect peace.