In a condolence letter addressed to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Uduaghan family, Daniel conveyed his sympathy over the loss of the former governor
Gbenga Daniel Mourns Emmanuel Uduaghan’s Death
Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, extending condolences to the Delta State Government, the bereaved family and the people of the state.
Uduaghan died on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, according to a statement announcing his death on behalf of the family. He governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
In a condolence letter addressed to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Uduaghan family, Daniel conveyed his sympathy over the loss of the former governor.
“It was with profound sorrow that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State, on Monday, 19 October 2026,” Daniel said in the letter.
The senator extended his condolences on behalf of his family, political associates and the people of Ogun East Senatorial District to Oborevwori, the Delta State Government and its people, as well as Uduaghan’s wife, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan, his children, the extended family and the Itsekiri nation.
Daniel’s message acknowledged the far-reaching impact of the loss on the former governor’s immediate family and the wider community, as political leaders and residents of Delta State mourn his passing.
Uduaghan served as governor for two terms, between 2007 and 2015, after previously serving as Delta State Commissioner for Health and Secretary to the State Government. His death has drawn condolences from political leaders and public figures across the country, reflecting his years in public service and his place in Delta State’s political history.
