Bayelsa, South-South Governors Mourn Former Delta Governor Uduaghan

October 21, 2026
The Bayelsa State Government and the South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) have expressed condolences to the government and people of Delta State following the death of former governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.

They also commiserated with his family, particularly his wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, and their children, over the loss.

Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.

In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Bayelsa State Governor and Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, Senator Douye Diri, said the news of Uduaghan's death was received with profound sorrow.

Diri described the late former governor as an exceptional public servant, a bridge-builder and a gentleman who remained committed to the development and transformation of Delta State before, during and after his tenure as governor.

He extended the condolences of the Bayelsa State Government and the South-South Governors Forum to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and the people of the state.

“On behalf of the government and people of Bayelsa State and the South-South Governors Forum, I extend our deepest condolences to our brother-governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and the people of Delta State over the death of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan.

“We also express our heartfelt sympathies to the entire Uduaghan family, his wife and children,” Diri said.

The Bayelsa governor noted that Uduaghan's leadership qualities and people-centred approach to governance earned him respect and admiration within Delta State and beyond.

“The late former governor was reputed as an exceptional public servant, a consummate bridge-builder and a gentleman.

“His shining legacies, remarkable leadership and people-centred governance style endeared him to many in Delta State and beyond,” he added.

Diri prayed that Almighty God would comfort the bereaved family and the people of Delta State, granting them the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.