Obi mourns Uduaghan, calls ex-Delta Gov ‘dear elder brother’

Obi, while urging God to “grant him eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him”, also extended his “heartfelt condolences” to his family.

​By Kehinde Okeowo

​Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.

​He mourned the late former governor on Tuesday, sending his condolence message via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

​Uduaghan, according to a family source, passed away on Monday, October 19, in a hospital in Abuja after a period of illness.

​Confirming his death in a statement, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the family, said: “He was a source of strength, a father figure, a beloved brother and uncle, and a respected elder. We will deeply miss his presence and forever cherish the memories and legacy he leaves behind.”

​Reacting to the news of his demise, Obi described Uduaghan as a “very dear elder brother” and recalled the cordial relationship they shared during their time in public service.

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​Taking to his verified handle, he wrote: “Goodbye, Uduaghan. I am deeply saddened by the passing of my very dear elder brother, His Excellency, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, former Governor of Delta State. In my interactions with him, he treated me like his junior brother.

​“I recall with fondness the cordial working relationship I enjoyed with him during our time in public service.

​”We worked together as brothers in the collective effort to promote and advocate for the award of the contract for the Second Niger Bridge, recognising its importance to national integration, commerce, and the development of the South-East and South-South.

​“I am pleased that the effort ultimately succeeded and that the Second Niger Bridge became a reality, serving as a symbol of the importance of collaboration in the pursuit of national development.”

​The former Anambra State governor went on to describe Uduaghan’s passing as a loss to his family, the people of Delta State, and Nigeria as a whole.

​Urging God to “grant him eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him”, Obi also extended his “heartfelt condolences” to his family, the government, and the people of Delta State.