Emmanuel Uduaghan

Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan (born 22 October 1954) is a retired Nigerian politician and medical doctor who served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. He assumed office via an inconclusive election on 29 May 2007 and was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He was reelected and sworn in for a second tenure in 2011.

A medical doctor by profession, prior to becoming governor, he was the Commissioner for Health, Delta State and the Secretary to the State Government.

Background

Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan was born on 22 October 1954 in Warri North Local Government Area in Delta State of Itsekiri origin. He attended Federal Government College, Warri (1968–1974), and the University of Benin (1975–1980) earning a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree, and a Diploma in Anaesthesia. He is married, with two children.

Uduaghan ran again for governor in the 26 April 2011 elections, and was reelected. He polled 525,793 votes, while Chief Great Ogboru of the Democratic People's Party (DPP) was the runner-up with 433,834 votes. However, in 2020, he returned to the PDP. In 2022, he announced his retirement from politics.

On 9 May 2025, Uduaghan rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was officially presented with his membership card at his residence in Delta State by party leaders, including Alero Tenumah, the Delta South APC Women Leader, and George Ino, Chairman of APC Ward 6 in Abigborodo. His membership card number is WRN//023/32001.

Personal life Uduaghan's wife, Roli, is the daughter of Brig. General Sunny E. Tuoyo (Rtd), a one time Military Administrator of Ondo State.