The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON.
Dr. Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.
In a condolence message, Senator Dafinone described the death of the former governor as a great loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
He noted that Dr. Uduaghan was a distinguished statesman and dedicated public servant whose contributions to the development of Delta State will remain indelible. According to him, Dr. Uduaghan’s years of service as Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the State Government, and two-term Governor reflected his commitment to public service and good governance.
The Delta Central lawmaker said the former governor will be remembered for his inclusive leadership, infrastructural strides, and efforts toward promoting unity and peaceful coexistence among the diverse ethnic groups in Delta State, adding that his legacy of service transcended political and ethnic boundaries.
On behalf of his family and the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Dafinone extended his heartfelt condolences to the wife of the former governor, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his children, the entire Uduaghan family, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Delta State Government, and the Itsekiri nation over the painful loss.
He prayed Almighty God to grant the family and all Deltans the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and to grant the soul of the departed former governor eternal rest.
