Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has reportedly died, according to sources said to be close to his family who spoke to SaharaReporters on Monday.

The sources reportedly confirmed his death to the online publication, although details surrounding the circumstances of his reported passing remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.

The development comes months after rumours of Uduaghan’s death circulated on social media in June, prompting his media aide, Henry Unini, to dismiss the claims and assure the public that the former governor was alive.

At the time, Unini acknowledged that Uduaghan had been experiencing health challenges but disclosed that he was receiving medical attention.

The latest report has renewed attention on the former governor, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015.

As of the time of publication, further details surrounding the reported death had not been officially disclosed.