JUST IN: Fmr Deputy governor, Utuama is dead

By Osaro Michael, Benin

The former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama SAN, has passed away at the age of 77.

Congress learnt that Utuama, who served from 2007 to 2015 under former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, died early Saturday morning in Lagos after a prolonged illness.

He was reportedly born on June 5, 1947, and was a prominent legal figure and served as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Delta State under former Governor James Ibori.

He was adjudged to have contributed meaningfully to the legal profession and governance, and he was highly regarded as a law lecturer at the University of Lagos prior to entering politics.

However, the family is yet to make an official announcement, but political associates have confirmed his passing. Utuama hailed from Otughievwen in the Ughievwen Kingdom of Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.

Meanwhile, his health had reportedly declined following the death of his wife, Dr. Nelly Utuama. Tributes are expected to pour in as the community mourns the loss of a dedicated public servant and legal scholar.