Chris Iyovwaye Honors Legacy of Late Delta Governor Uduaghan

Chris Iyovwaye, the 2027 governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress in Delta State, expressed his condolences following the death of former Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who passed away at the age of 71 after a brief illness. The announcement of Uduaghan's death was made by his family through a statement signed by Toju Andre Uduaghan.

In a statement released by Iyovwaye, he described Uduaghan as a statesman and a respected elder brother with whom he shared a personal relationship built on mutual respect. Iyovwaye highlighted Uduaghan's dedication to public service, noting his tenure as Secretary to the State Government and as Governor from 2007 to 2015, during which he initiated the Delta Beyond Oil initiatives.

Iyovwaye extended heartfelt condolences to Uduaghan's family and the Itsekiri nation, emphasizing the lasting impact of Uduaghan's contributions to Delta State.