TOMPOLO Mourns Former Delta Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan
*****TSSNL Chairman Expresses Shock Over The Demise of Former Delta Governor, Uduaghan
****Niger-Delta Warlord, TOMPOLO Says “Uduaghan Would Be Greatly Missed.
******TOMPOLO Hails Uduaghan”s Huge Contributions, Peace-building Initiatives in Delta State, Niger-Delta Region & Nigeria in General
By Victor Bieni, Asaba
The Chairman of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, High Chief Dr. Government Ekpemupolo, alias TOMPOLO, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
Delta Uhuru Media (News Online) learnt this from Niger-Delta Warlord, Tompolo in press release today being on Monday, October 19, 2026 in a press release as signed by Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the Media Consultant to the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, TSSNL, High Chief Government Epkemupolo made available to Journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital as Tompolo Mourns the death of Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
In the release, TOMPOLO who is the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, said his attention was drawn to the passing of the two-term governor on Sunday, October 19, as announced by the family.
He said: “The former governor, a medical doctor and politician, died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, in Abuja at the age of 71, three days before his 72nd birthday. His death was announced in a statement signed by his son, Toju Anire Uduaghan, on behalf of the family”.
The condolence message issued by TOMPOLO”s Media Consultant, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo on behalf of the Chairman of TSSNL reads in part: “We received the news with shock and sadness and it came at a time it was least expected”.
“Late Uduaghan, a leader whose tenure would be remembered for his contributions to peace and stability in the Niger Delta region”.
“I, TOMPOLO could recall the critical role played by the former governor during the period of militancy in the Niger Delta and his support for peace-building initiatives in the region”.
“Late Former Delta Governor Uduaghan actively supported the Presidential Amnesty Programme initiated during the administration of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and sustained under former President Goodluck Jonathan”.
“The former governor supported the pipeline surveillance contract, which was part of broader efforts to secure oil and gas facilities and entrench peace in the Niger Delta”.
“The former governor would be greatly missed by the people of Delta State, the Niger Delta and the country at large, given his years of public service and commitment to development”.
“We pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased and asked God to grant the bereaved family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”, Niger-Delta Warlord, TOMPOLO concluded.