Former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has passed away at the age of 71, according to reports from THISDAYLIVE and Vanguard News. The news of his demise has triggered an outpouring of condolences from prominent politicians across Nigeria.
Asiahwi Okowa, the incumbent governor of Delta State, has declared three days of mourning in honour of the late Uduaghan. According to THISDAYLIVE, Okowa also directed that all flags on public buildings across the state be flown at half-mast.
One of the political figures expressing his condolences is Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement to Vanguard News, Tinubu described Uduaghan as a ‘dear friend’ and ‘colleague’.
‘Ifeanyi Okowa and I have lost a dear friend and colleague. The news of the passing of former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, is deeply saddening. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time,’ Tinubu said.
Other political figures paying tribute to Uduaghan include the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu. The post Tinubu, Oborevwori, Others Pay Tribute to Late Ex-Delta Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan appeared first on EventsNigeria.com.
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