Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at 70, his family has announced.
Uduaghan reportedly died on Monday, October 19, 2026. He governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
His death was announced in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family, which described him as a respected elder and father figure whose life touched many people.
“He was a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder,” the statement said.
Before becoming governor, Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
During his eight-year tenure as governor, he pursued human and infrastructural development across the state.
The family expressed gratitude for his life and service, praying for comfort for relatives, friends and associates 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 added.
