The lawmaker representing Warri South 1 in the Delta State House of Assembly, Omawumi Udoh has died.
Udoh, 56, died in a London hospital after a protracted illness.
Punch reports dependable sources as saying she died of an undisclosed form of cancer.
Speaker of the Delta House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya, announced the death on Wednesday night.
A statement signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Henry Ebireri, described the late MUdoh as “a dogged fighter, grassroots woman and leader.”
“I wish to convey to you the deepest condolence of the Delta House of Assembly in an emotion laden voice. It is really hard to believe,” Igbuya said.
The speaker also described Udoh as an extraordinary woman, who demonstrated a life of service, love, compassion and excellence to her family, community and the state,
According to him, the death is a great loss to the state.
“She built a bridge of hope and unity among her people, she played politics of development. She had generous spirit and she was dependable in every facet of her life.
“Udoh was also admired for her wit, charm, vision and steadfast devotion to her political associates and family, we will miss her,” Igbuya said, praying God to grant the deceased eternal rest and members of her family the strength to bear the loss.
A fourth-term of the Delta State House of Assembly Udoh was first elected in 2003 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
