The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has mourned the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a painful loss to the state and the country.
Uduaghan, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, died in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, days before his 72nd birthday.
In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nkem Nwaeke, Guwor said the former governor’s death was particularly saddening at a time when his wealth of experience and guidance as an elder statesman remained valuable to the state and the nation.
The Speaker described Uduaghan as a committed leader whose vision, policies and dedication to public service contributed to the development of Delta State and improved the lives of many residents during his eight-year administration.
“His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan was a passionate leader whose vision and policies contributed to the development of Delta State and positively affected the lives of many people. His passing is a great loss to the state and the nation,” Guwor said.
On behalf of his family, the people of Warri South-West Constituency and the Delta State House of Assembly, the Speaker extended his condolences to the deceased’s wife, Mrs. Roli Uduaghan, his children, the Uduaghan family, friends, political associates and the people of Delta State.
He urged the bereaved family and other mourners to draw strength from the former governor’s contributions to the state and the enduring legacy of his public service.
“On behalf of the Delta State House of Assembly, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of our departed former governor and the entire people of Delta State. We share in their grief over the loss of this distinguished elder statesman and pray that God grants the family and all those mourning the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.
Guwor also highlighted Uduaghan’s extensive record in public service, noting that his experience as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003, Secretary to the State Government from 2003 to 2007 and governor between 2007 and 2015 constituted a significant chapter in Delta State’s political and administrative history.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the former governor’s soul, asking God to comfort his family, loved ones and all Deltans during the period of mourning.
