The councillor representing Evwreni Ward 8 in the Legislative Arm of Ughelli North local government council of Delta State, Hon. Obukoadata Aghoghofia, has reportedly slumped and died while playing football in the Evwreni community.
Within nine months and a week, three serving councillors in Delta State, two in Ughelli North and one from Emede Ward 5 in Isoko South, have lost their lives.
Lamenting the death, Ughelli North local government council chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, on his Facebook page, said, “I am not one given to emotional fits, but your sudden departure just three hours after we sat in my office, shared laughter and joked together, is a tragedy too painful to bear.
“You were an accomplished legislator whose unwavering dedication to public service and commitment to the development of his ward left an indelible mark on the current 8th Assembly.
“You may have gone the way of all mortals, Hon. Obukadeta Aghoghophia, but that moment of joy we shared remains a sad reminder ofhow fleeting and ephemeral life truly is.
He served with distinction, and until his death, he was actively involved in legislative duties. His sudden departure is a heavy blow to us all.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ughelli North local government area, I mourn the loss of a brother, a friend, and an exceptional politician. His absence will be deeply felt.”
It would be recalled that two months ago, one of the councillors, Hon. Agent Friday Ohwoevworuemu, representing Uwheru Ward 16, died after a brief illness on April 23, 2025.
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