Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed “deep sadness” following the passing of Emmanuel Uduaghan, his “dear elder brother”.
In his tribute to the former Governor of Delta State on X, Obi said, Uduaghan treated him like his “junior brother” during interactions.
The 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) said, he worked alongside Uduaghan to “promote and advocate” for the Second Niger Bridge.
He said, the Bridge is “important” for the development of the South-East and South-South.
Obi 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.”
Emmanuel Uduaghan died in the early hours of Monday 19 October, 2026 in a hospital in the Country’s Capital, Abuja, following a period of illness, according to a family member.
Obi extended his heartfelt condolences to the Uduaghans, and Delta State as a whole, and prayed God’s “comfort” for all who are mourning him
He wrote: “His passing is a loss to his family, the people of Delta State, and our nation. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the government, and the people of Delta State. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort all who mourn him.”
Emmanuel Uduaghan served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015.
