Uduaghan Loses Father-In-Law, Former Ondo Governor

Former military governor of the old Ondo State, Brigadier-General Sunny Esijolomi Tuoyo, the father-in-law of immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at 84.

Uduaghan’s father-in-law, died on Saturday December 17, 2022 in Lagos State, according to a statement issued on Monday by Monoyo Edon, media assistant to former Uduaghan.

The statement on the death read in part; “Late Brig.-Gen. Tuoyo was a retired Nigerian Brigadier General who served as the Military Governor of Ondo State (July 1978 – October 1979) during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo.

Brig. Gen Tuoyo will be remembered as the father of Her Excellency, Dcns Mrs. Roli Uduaghan, beloved wife of His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, the Immediate Past Governor of Delta State and for his patriotism as well as immense contributions in the democratic process that led to the handing over of the reins of power to Pa Adekunle Ajasin (ascended), the first democratically elected Governor of Ondo State.

“Our prayers are with both families as we ask God to grant them strength to go through this difficult period.

“May Papa’s soul find repose in the bosom of our Lord…Amen!”, the statement by Uduaghan announcing the death of his father-in-law said.

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