Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died at the age of 71, three days before his 72nd birthday. According to a family statement issued by Toju Anire Uduaghan, he died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026. The family described his death as a profound loss and a source of strength, noting that his life and service touched many people in Delta State and beyond. Born on October 22, 1954, Uduaghan was a medical doctor of Itsekiri origin and governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, a period marked by political controversies, infrastructure projects, and sporting achievements.
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