Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, describing his passing as a major loss to Delta State and Nigeria.
Uduaghan, who died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, served as Commissioner for Health, Secretary to the Delta State Government and later as the state’s two-term governor.
In a condolence message issued on Monday, Dafinone described the former governor as a distinguished statesman and dedicated public servant whose contributions to the development of Delta State would remain indelible.
According to him, Uduaghan’s years in public service reflected a strong commitment to good governance and the advancement of the state.
“Dr Uduaghan was a distinguished statesman and dedicated public servant whose contributions to Delta State’s development will remain indelible,” Dafinone said.
The senator noted that Uduaghan would be remembered for his inclusive leadership, infrastructural development and efforts to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among Delta State’s diverse ethnic groups.
He added that the former governor’s legacy of service transcended political and ethnic boundaries.
Dafinone, on behalf of his family and the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, commiserated with Uduaghan’s wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his children and the entire Uduaghan family.
He also extended his condolences to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Delta State Government and the Itsekiri nation over the loss.
Dafinone prayed that Almighty God would grant the bereaved family and all Deltans the strength to bear the loss and grant the deceased eternal rest.
Signed:
Senator Ede Dafinone
Delta Central Senatorial District
October 19, 2026