By Sunday Apah
The Delta State Government has announced a three-day period of mourning to honor Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, its former governor, who passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.
This period of remembrance commenced on Monday, October 19, coinciding with the day of the former governor’s death. He would have celebrated his 72nd birthday in three days.
In tribute to the late former governor, the current governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a directive for all flags on government buildings throughout the state to be flown at half-mast for the duration of the three-day mourning period.
This directive was officially conveyed in a statement issued by Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Secretary to the State Government.
The declaration serves as a gesture of profound respect for Uduaghan, who led Delta State as governor from 2007 to 2015.
