The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, describing him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the development of the state would not be forgotten.
Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori sympathised with the late governor’s wife, Roli, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the Itsekiri nation and Deltans over the painful loss.
The governor recalled Uduaghan’s years in office, noting that he made significant contributions to infrastructure development in the state.
He described the former governor as a leader who looked beyond ethnic differences and worked for the overall development of Delta State.
Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in May 2007. He served two terms, leaving office in 2015.
Oborevwori said Uduaghan’s years in public service had left a good mark on the state, adding that his death was a loss to Delta and the country at large.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Government has declared three days of mourning in honour of former governor.
The mourning period takes effect from Monday, October 19, following the death of the former governor, who would have turned 72 in three days.
As part of the measures to honour the late former governor, the incumbent governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed that all flags on public buildings across the state be flown at half-mast throughout the three-day mourning period.
The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu.
The declaration is a mark of respect for Uduaghan, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
