Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been reportedly died on the early morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, after a brief illness.

Uduaghan died at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.

The family described his death as a devastating loss, noting that he was a beloved father, brother, uncle and respected patriarch whose life and service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.

Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the Delta State Government from 2003 to 2007, and Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.

Meanwhile, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, 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.

In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ekpen 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.

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.

He prayed for the peaceful repose of the former governor’s soul and asked God to comfort his wife, children, family members, the Itsekiri nation and all those grieving his death.