Omawumi of DTHA is dead

By Patrick Ochei,

Anioma Trust

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya has described the death of Hon. Beatrice Omawumi Udoh as painful and sad.

Late Mrs. Omawumi Udoh.

In a condolence message to the family, Igbuya described Udoh as a dogged fighter, grassroots woman and leader. He therefore in his letter stated, "i convey to you the deepest condolence of the Delta Sate House of Assembly”.

He averred that It is really hard to believe that the once vibrant legislator was gone, adding that it is just so sad.

However, the deceased colleagues had joined their Speaker to empathize the life and times of Hon. Omawumi Udoh, describing her as a dependable ally who stood against injustice and intimidation all her life.

One of such who passionately mourned Udoh's sudden departure is Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi, recalling how she was glittering in her scintillating smile during the swearing-in ceremony of the both in January 2016 inside the Chambers of the Assembly.

Nwaobi maintained that her death was a great loss to Delta State and those who know her, describing her as a strong woman who stood and fought for her right.

Hon. Nwaobi was sworn-in alongside with Hon. Udoh after a long legal battle were they both won their cases and reclaimed their mandates.

While Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi had unseated Osi Okocha, Hon. Beatrice Omawumi Udoh also removed Abigor from the House through the Appeal Court. Being sworn-in the same day in a unique way further brought them together.

But unfortunately, Hon. Omawumi Udoh had taken ill immediately after she was sworn-in and had remained outside her legislative duty on health grounds. Her death, in spite of all her efforts to stay alive came as a rude shock. Deltans, and of course the Itsekiri will miss her a great deal. She was a fourth time Member of the Delta State House of Assembly before her death.

·         Patrick Ochei reports for Anioma Trust.