Former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan is dead. He died at 71 on October 19, 2026, after a brief illness. Family statement confirms.
*BREAKING: Former Delta Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71*
Former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has passed away.
Imo Media Hub gathered that the former Governor died in the early hours of today, Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, after a brief illness.
His death was announced in an official statement released by his family this morning, signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family.
According to the statement titled "ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. CHIEF EMMANUEL EWETA UDUAGHAN", the family said they are devastated by the loss of their beloved father, brother, uncle and patriarch.
The statement read 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 Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, who departed this world on the morning of 19th October 2026."
Uduaghan, who would have turned 72 on October 22nd, was a medical doctor before venturing into politics.
*His Political Journey:*
Born on October 22, 1954, Dr. Uduaghan served Delta State in various capacities:
- Commissioner for Health (1999-2003) under Governor James Ibori
- Secretary to the State Government (2003-2007)
- Governor of Delta State (2007-2015) where he served two terms under his popular 3-Point Agenda of Peace and Security, Human Capital Development, and Infrastructure.
He was known for his commitment to human and infrastructural development of Delta State.
The family has prayed for the repose of his soul and asked God to comfort all those mourning the painful loss.
Burial arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
