{
  "id": 15722891,
  "title": "Obi mourns Uduaghan, recalls role in Second Niger Bridge project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/obi-mourns-uduaghan-recalls-role-in-second-niger-bridge-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T09:02:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/obi-mourns-uduaghan-recalls-role-in-second-niger-bridge-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria Democratic Congress Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed his grief over the passing of former Delta State Governor Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. In a condolence message on his X handle, Obi referred to Uduaghan as an elder brother with whom he had a cordial working relationship. The two collaborated in advocating for the contract award for the Second Niger Bridge project, a vital national development initiative. Reflecting on their shared history, Obi fondly recalled their joint efforts, stating that \"I recall with fondness the cordial working relationship I enjoyed with him during our time in public service.\" Uduaghan's legacy is expected to endure, as the Second Niger Bridge project has become a reality, symbolizing national integration, commerce, and the development of the South-East and South-South regions.",
  "summary": "Peter Obi has mourned former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, recalling their joint effort to advocate for the Second Niger Bridge project. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-mourns-uduaghan-recalls-role-in-second-niger-bridge-project/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Uduaghan’s legacy will endure, Delta NDC gov candidate mourns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/uduaghans-legacy-will-endure-delta-ndc-gov-candidate-mourns",
        "published": "2026-10-20T07:50:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}