Delta Govt Declares 3-day Mourning for Late Emmanuel Uduaghan
The Delta State Government has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of the state’s former Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, who passed away in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, at the age of 71.
The mourning period, which takes effect from Monday, October 19, is in recognition of the passing of the former Governor, who served the state from 2007 to 2015.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed that all flags on public buildings across Delta State be flown at half-mast throughout the three-day mourning period as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Written byAkpevwe Igho
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