Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has reportedly died, according to sources close to his family cited by SaharaReporters.
The sources reportedly confirmed the development on Monday, October 19, 2026, although details surrounding the circumstances of his reported death remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
One of the sources was quoted as saying that the former governor was dead, but no further information was immediately available.
The report comes months after rumours of Uduaghan’s death circulated on social media in June, prompting his media aide, Henry Unini, to dismiss the claims and confirm that the former governor was alive and receiving medical attention.
At the time, Unini criticised the circulation of unverified reports about the former governor’s condition, urging the public to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information.
The earlier rumours also prompted the Delta State Government to clarify that Uduaghan was alive after contacting his family.
Uduaghan served as governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. A medical doctor by profession, he was a prominent political figure in the state and later represented Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly.
As of the time of filing this report, details surrounding the latest claim, including the circumstances of his reported death, had yet to be established independently.
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