BREAKING: Ibori Mourns As Former Delta Deputy Gov, Prof. Amos Utuama Dies

Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, (SAN), a former Deputy Governor of Delta State, has passed away after a long battle with illness.

He was 77 years old at the time of his death, which occurred in Lagos on Saturday morning.

Born on June 5, 1947, Utuama served as Deputy Governor from 2007 to 2015 under the administration of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

He was also the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Delta State under former Governor James Ibori’s administration.

Meanwhile, former governor James Ibori has paid tribute to Utuama, describing him as a humble, loyal attorney who executed his duties with utmost professionalism.

Ibori, in his tribute wrote; “Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, my humble, loyal, and esteemed Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

“You were my steadfast legal foundation, executing your duties with unwavering commitment. If it were within my power to halt death, I would have done so for you.

“Farewell, dear Professor. May your pure soul rest in eternal peace”.