The Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has condoled with the Uduaghan family of Abigborodo and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on the death of former governor Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.
In a statement on behalf of the council its Chairman HRM Maj-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo Orhue 1 said they received with shock and ”profound bewilderment” the news of the death of the former governor.
The council described Uduaghan as a detribalised leader who made an enduring mark in the area of human capital development infrastructural needs of the people and promoted peace among the various ethnic tribes in the state adding that the late governor treated every part of the state as one united family.
”Though he inherited the famous Warri crisis from his predecessor he was able to build lasting peace among the three warring tribes irrespective of his ethnic affiliation the chairman of the council added.
The council added that Uduaghan maintained an excellent relationship with traditional institutions as well as made monarchs’ welfare a top priority. ”Even in death his enduring legacies will continue to resonate among Deltans.
The traditional institutions of the state will continue to remember his great deeds especially in the area of building a strong and virile traditional institution that can compete favourably with other traditional rulers in other states of the country” the council further said.
The chairman prayed God to comfort the family state government and state and give them the fortitude to bear the loss.