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Former Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan was reported dead by sources close to his family, according to SaharaReporters.
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His media aide had dismissed similar death rumours in June, acknowledging that Uduaghan was receiving medical care.
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Details about the reported death, its cause and funeral arrangements were not available in the supplied report.
Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has reportedly died, according to sources close to his family who spoke to SaharaReporters on Monday, October 19, 2026.
The circumstances surrounding his reported death were not immediately clear, and further details had yet to emerge as of the time of the report.
SaharaReporters quoted multiple sources close to Uduaghan’s family as confirming the development on Monday. One of the sources reportedly said the former governor had died, but the report did not provide details about when or where he passed away.
Information about the circumstances surrounding his reported death remained limited at the time of publication.
Death report follows earlier rumours
The development comes months after reports claiming that Uduaghan had died circulated on social media, prompting his family to publicly dismiss the claims.
In June 2026, messages alleging that the former governor had passed away spread across Facebook and WhatsApp, causing concern among residents and political stakeholders in Delta State.
His media aide, Henry Unini, responded to the rumours at the time, insisting that Uduaghan was alive and receiving medical attention.
Unini criticised the circulation of unverified death reports, arguing that claims about someone’s death should not be published without proper verification.
He also expressed concern about the distress such reports could cause the former governor’s family, friends and supporters.
Family aide acknowledged health challenges in June
During his response to the earlier rumours, Unini acknowledged that Uduaghan had been experiencing health challenges but maintained that he was receiving appropriate medical care.
He said the former governor was recuperating and urged the public not to panic over the reports circulating online.
Unini also thanked people who contacted the family to confirm Uduaghan’s condition and encouraged them to continue supporting him and his family.
At the time, the aide promised that further information would be communicated when necessary.
Details surrounding reported death remain unclear
As of the time SaharaReporters published its report on October 19, further details about the circumstances surrounding Uduaghan’s reported death had not been established.
The report did not provide information about the cause of death, the location where he reportedly died or funeral arrangements.
The development also follows the earlier episode in which the family had to deny similar claims, highlighting the importance of distinguishing confirmed information from unverified reports.
