Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has died in an Abuja hospital after a period of illness, a family member told Channels Television.
The relative said Uduaghan died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, describing his passing as a devastating loss to the family and those whose lives he touched.
Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, completing two terms after succeeding James Ibori.
From Medical Practice to Public Office
A medical doctor by profession, Uduaghan held senior positions in the Delta State Government before becoming governor.
He served as Commissioner for Health between 1999 and 2003 before his appointment as Secretary to the State Government, a position he held from 2003 to 2007.
His emergence as governor followed those years in the state executive, extending his public service through two successive administrations.
Family Mourns Former Governor
The family member who confirmed the death spoke of the grief caused by his passing.
After leaving office in 2015, Uduaghan remained involved in Delta State and national politics.
The Delta State Government had yet to issue an official statement at the time of the initial report. Further details about funeral arrangements were not provided.
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