Uduaghan’s Death Painful Loss – Okowa Mourns Predecessor

Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed deep sadness over the death of his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.

Uduaghan died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement issued by his family.

In a condolence message posted on Monday, Okowa described Uduaghan’s death as a painful loss.

“I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of my predecessor and brother, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan,” Okowa said.

“As the Governor who served Delta State before me, Dr. Uduaghan was an important part of our state’s journey. His years of service and contributions to Delta’s development remain part of our collective history,” he added.

Okowa said the death was a painful loss to them as a family and extended condolences to his wife, Roli, children and the entire Uduaghan family.

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“I pray that God will comfort them and grant them the strength to bear this great loss,” he said.

He prayed that Almighty God would grant the former governor eternal rest and that the legacy of his service would continue to be remembered.