Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has died at the age of 71, according to a family member who confirmed his death to Channels Television.
Uduaghan reportedly died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, at a hospital in Abuja after a period of illness. The family member described his death as a painful loss to the family and those who knew him.
The former governor, a medical doctor by profession, served in several positions in the Delta State Government before becoming governor in 2007.
Uduaghan’s Years in Delta Politics
Uduaghan served as Commissioner for Health from 1999 to 2003 before becoming Secretary to the State Government, a position he held from 2003 to 2007 under the administration of former Governor James Ibori.
He succeeded Ibori in 2007 and governed Delta State for two terms, leaving office in 2015. During his time in government, he remained a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape.
After completing his tenure, Uduaghan continued to participate in Delta State and national politics.
Delta Government Yet to React
As of the time of filing this report, the Delta State Government had not issued an official statement confirming Uduaghan’s death.
Further details surrounding his passing and funeral arrangements had also not been announced in the information available at the time of reporting.
