{
  "id": 15723664,
  "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-15723664",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T09:03:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/obi-mourns-uduaghan-recalls-role-in-second-niger-bridge-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria Democratic Congress Party presidential contender, Peter Obi, expressed his grief over the demise of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, in a condolence note shared on his X account. Obi, in his message, reminisced about their amicable working dynamics, likening Uduaghan to an elder brother who treated him as a junior sibling.\n\nThe former Anambra governor highlighted their shared commitment to the Second Niger Bridge project, a testament to their collaborative spirit during their respective tenures in public service. Obi affirmed the significance of the bridge as a symbol of national integration, commerce, and development for the South-East and South-South regions. He expressed contentment that their joint efforts culminated in the bridge's realization, celebrating the triumph of unity in the face of adversity.\n\nObi mourned Uduaghan's loss to his family, the people of Delta State, and the entire nation, offering heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the Delta State government. He prayed for the departed soul to find eternal peace while acknowledging the profound impact of his passing on those mourning.",
  "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,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}