Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has paid a series of high-profile visits to Delta State, where he celebrated the 82nd birthday of the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, and condoled with the family of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
​According to a personal statement released by Mr. Obi on Saturday, November 14, 2026, which was subsequently reported across national news platforms around 4:47 p.m. the engagements took place during his tour of Delta State.
During the first leg of his engagements in Warri, Delta State, Obi visited Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, founder of the Word of Life Bible Church, following the cleric’s 82nd birthday milestone celebrated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
​Obi congratulated the elder statesman and religious leader on his milestone, offering prayers for his continued strength and more productive years in the service of God and humanity. Earlier in his birthday tribute on November 10, Obi had praised Oritsejafor’s enduring faith and leadership, wishing him many more rewarding and fulfilling years ahead.
Following his visit to the cleric, Obi proceeded to the residence of the Uduaghan family in Delta State to sympathise with them over the passing of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. The former Delta State governor passed away on the morning of October 19, 2026, at the age of 71, following a brief illness, a loss formally announced by family spokesperson Toju Andre Uduaghan.
​During the condolence visit, Obi reflected on his close working relationship and brotherhood with the late governor.
He highlighted their joint advocacy during their respective tenures as governors of Anambra and Delta States, particularly their collective push for the award of the contract for the Second Niger Bridge to boost national integration, commerce, and regional development across the South-East and South-South.
Concluding his statement, Obi expressed gratitude to political leaders and stakeholders in Delta State, including former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, for their participation, commitment, and support throughout his visit.
He also commended the people of Delta State for their warmth and hospitality, reiterating his signature message of optimism: “A New Nigeria is Possible, and Nigeria will be OK”.
