Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71.
His family announced his demise following his death on Monday morning, October 19, 2026.
In a statement signed by Toju Uduaghan on behalf of the family, the family described his passing as a major loss to Delta State and Nigeria,
They stated that he would be remembered for his years of public service and contributions to the state’s development.
The family, however, did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his death.
Pinnacle Daily reports that Uduaghan served as Delta State Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 before becoming governor in 2007.
He governed the state for two terms, leaving office in 2015.
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The family expressed gratitude to God for his life and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul, as well as comfort for those mourning him.
“His passing is an immeasurable loss to our family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria at large,” the statement said.
The family added that his memory and legacy would remain cherished.
Born on 22 October 1954, he was a medical doctor turned politician.
He died just three days before his 72nd birthday.
Natasha Mourns Uduaghan
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan mourned the former governor, describing his death as a profound loss to his family, the people of Delta State and Nigerians who followed his years of public service.
She described Uduaghan as a revered patriarch whose life was defined by family devotion, public service and contributions to the development of Delta State.
“Words are painfully inadequate to express the depth of my sorrow at the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Chief Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. His death is a profound loss, and my heart goes out to the entire Uduaghan family at this incredibly difficult moment,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan said Uduaghan’s death represented not only the loss of a distinguished public figure but also the departure of a father figure and respected elder whose influence would remain in the memories of those who knew him.
“Today, we mourn not merely the passing of a distinguished former governor, but the loss of a father figure, a revered elder and a man whose presence meant so much to those privileged to know him,” she added.
The senator extended her condolences to the deceased’s relatives, friends, associates, former colleagues and others mourning his death.
She also prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved family and the peaceful repose of Uduaghan’s soul.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.