A former Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is dead.
He was aged 68.
Delta State Governor’s spokesperson, Festus Ahon, announced this on Friday.
He said the former Senator Nwaoboshi died after months of protracted illness.
Meanwhile, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has mourned the death of the senator who represented the Delta North Senatorial District.
The governor said the Senator’s death was a major loss to Delta State, the Anioma people and the nation.
Sheriff said Nwaoboshi was a distinguished son of the state and a fearless advocate of Anioma interests, whose contributions to national development would not be forgotten.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the passing of my dear friend, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Anioma nation, members of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and all those whose lives he touched,” the governor was quoted as saying.
