Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan passes away
Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, the former Governor of Delta State, died on October 19, 2026, three days shy of his 72nd birthday. Born on October 22, 1954, Uduaghan's political journey began in 1999 when he was appointed Commissioner for Health by then Governor James Ibori.
He served in this role until 2003, establishing himself as a key figure in the Ibori administration. In 2003, he was appointed Secretary to the State Government, further expanding his political influence.
Uduaghan became the PDP governorship candidate for the 2007 elections, winning against Great Ogboru of the Democratic Peoples Party and taking office on May 29, 2007. His governance lasted until 2015 and was marked by a Three-Point Agenda aimed at addressing key issues in Delta State.
Uduaghan's political career included a dramatic judicial removal and comeback, as well as an unsuccessful Senate bid, and transitions between the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress.
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