The Bayelsa State Government and the South-South Governors Forum (SSGF) have extended their condolences to the government and people of Delta State over the death of the state’s former governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
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They also commiserated with the Uduaghan family, particularly his wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, and their children, over the loss.
Dr. 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, Senator Douye Diri, who also chairs the SSGF, said the news of Uduaghan’s death was received with profound sorrow by the government and people of Bayelsa State and the South-South governors.
Diri described the late former governor as an exceptional public servant who remained committed to the development and transformation of Delta State before, during and after his tenure in office.
In the statement, the governor said:
“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.
“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.”
Governor Diri prayed that Almighty God would comfort the bereaved family and the people of Delta State during this difficult period and grant them the strength to bear the loss.
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