Dafinone mourns ‘political oracle’ Nwaoboshi’, says death huge loss to Delta, Nigeria

Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central) has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, describing his passing as a painful blow to Delta State and the Nigerian political community.

In a statement, Dafinone said he received the news of Nwaoboshi’s demise “with deep shock,” noting the late lawmaker was “a distinguished statesman and one of Nigeria’s influential political figures.”

 According to him, the death of the former senator is “a painful loss not only to his immediate family but also to Delta State and the Nigerian political community at large.”

Extending condolences on behalf of his family and the people of Delta Central, Dafinone said, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s family, the people of Delta North, Niger Delta, and his political associates.” He described the late senator as a man widely admired for “his depth of political wisdom and strategic insight,” which, he noted, earned him the sobriquet “the Political Oracle” in Delta politics.

The Delta Central senator recalled Nwaoboshi’s long years of service, noting that he “served Nigeria with dedication as a two-time Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District and as a two-term Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State.” 

He added that until his death, Nwaoboshi “remained a committed chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where his experience and counsel continued to enrich the progressive cause in the state.”

Dafinone also commiserated with “the entire Delta State progressive family on this irreparable loss,” saying that while the state mourns, it can “take solace in the enduring legacy of service, leadership, and political mentorship he leaves behind.” He prayed that God grants the late senator eternal rest and gives his family, loved ones, and the people of Delta State “the strength to bear this profound loss.”

The statement reads: “I received with deep shock the news of the sudden demise of former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, a distinguished statesman and one of Nigeria’s most influential political figures. His passing is a painful loss not only to his immediate family but also to Delta State and the Nigerian political community at large.

“On behalf of my family and the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s family, the people Delta North, Niger Delta, and his political associates. The late Senator Nwaoboshi was widely respected for his depth of political wisdom and strategic insight, which earned him the well-known sobriquet “the Political Oracle” in Delta politics.

“Senator Nwaoboshi served Nigeria with dedication as a two-time Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District and as a two-term Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State. Until his death, he remained a committed chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where his experience and counsel continued to enrich the progressive cause in the state.

“I also commiserate with the entire Delta State progressive family on this irreparable loss. As we mourn his passing, we take solace in the enduring legacy of service, leadership, and political mentorship he leaves behind. I pray that God Almighty grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family, loved ones, and the people of Delta State the strength to bear this profound loss.”