Oborevwori Condoles With Uduaghan Over Father-in-law’s Death

Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with the immediate past governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan over the demise of his father-in-law, Retired Brigadier-General Sunny Esijolomi Tuoyo.

The former Military Administrator of old Ondo State died Saturday December 17, 2022 in Lagos State at the age 84.

In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate who is also the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, expressed sadness over the death of the former Military Administrator, saying he lived a worthy life.

Describing Retired Brigadier-General Sunny Esijolomi Tuoyo who served as the Military Governor of Ondo State (July 1978 – October 1979) during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, as a disciplinary and a God fearing person, the Speaker said his death was a big blow not only to his immediate family and the people of Delta State, but to the entire Nation.

According to the Speaker, the late Retired Brigadier-General Sunny Esijolomi Tuoyo served his fatherland dedicatedly, saying his contributions to the people and the nation cannot be over emphasised.

“I wish to commiserate with the immediate past governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan on the demise of his beloved father-in-law. He died at a time when his wealth of experience was most needed. He was a patriotic man who wanted nothing but the best for his fellow Nigerians and his country. We are solely going to miss this great man who raised up his children with the fear of God”, he said.

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The Speaker added that; “History is going to be very kind to him by the time the story of his dear country is going to be written because he served his fatherland meritoriously”.

“My prayers and thoughts are with his family, our immediate past governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, his wife, Her Excellency, Deconess (Mrs) Roli Uduaghan and others he left behind. You are not alone in this moment of grief. May his gentle soul find repose in the bosom of our Lord and grant those he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”, he stated.