Former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71, with his family announcing his passing on Monday, October 19, 2026.
The former governor reportedly died on Monday morning after a period of illness. However, the family did not disclose the cause of death in its announcement.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family, which described his death as a painful loss to his relatives and the people of Delta State.
“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,” the statement read.
The family said his death had left them devastated, adding that his life and years of public service touched many people across Delta State and Nigeria.
Uduaghan played several key roles in the Delta State Government before becoming governor. He served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 and later as Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007.
He became governor in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011, serving two terms before leaving office in May 2015. His administration focused on healthcare, infrastructure and efforts to diversify the state’s economy.
Beyond his political career, the family remembered him as a father figure, brother, uncle and respected patriarch whose influence extended beyond his immediate relatives.
The statement described his death as a significant loss to the family, Delta State and the country, while expressing gratitude for his life and contributions to public service.
The family also prayed for God to grant him eternal rest and provide comfort to relatives, friends, associates and former colleagues mourning his death.
Uduaghan is survived by his wife, Roli Uduaghan, and their children.
The family has not yet announced funeral arrangements.
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