Uduaghan was a detribalised leader, says Oborevwori

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori expressed sadness over the death of former governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, who died on October 19, 2026, aged 71. Oborevwori described him as a detribalised leader whose contributions to the state’s infrastructure development would be remembered. Uduaghan served as health commissioner from 1999 to 2003 and secretary to the state government from 2003 to 2007 before serving two terms as governor, from May 2007 to 2015. Oborevwori offered condolences to Uduaghan’s wife Roli, his family, the Itsekiri nation and the people of Delta State.