The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State Chapter has commiserated with the family of late Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, the government and people of the state over the passing of the lawmaker.
The party expressed the deep sadness in a statement issued by Dr Michael Tidi, Secretary, Delta State PDP Caretaker Committee.
The party noted that, though, death was inevitable, the legacies of men who served with courage, dedication, and conviction endures.
The party described
Nwaoboshi as a principled leader, a true party man, and an administrator par excellence.
The statement further described the late lawmaker as a
devoted public servant, who began his career in 1979 as an aide to the then Military Governor of Bendel State, Brigadier-General Samuel Ogbemudia, later earning his LL.B and LL.M degrees.
The party recalled that the late former legislator served as Political Adviser to Governor James Ibori, Commissioner for Agriculture and Special Duties.
It further said that Nwaoboshi was a
Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation and Chairman, PDP Delta State chapter where he instituted various reforms, built the party secretariat, and restored discipline.
According to the statement, Nwaoboshi
was elected Senator for Delta North Senatorial District between 2015–2023, and served prominently in various committees including the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs.
It noted that the contributions of the late to Delta State and Nigeria’s political landscape remained indelible.
“We received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi of Ibusa Community, Oshimili North LGA, on Friday, 19th December, 2025.
“Our condolences go to the Nwaoboshi family, the constituents of Delta North Senatorial District, and the government and people of Delta State.
“On behalf of the PDP Delta family, we pray that God grants his family strength, rewards his virtues, and grants his soul eternal rest.
“Good night, Oracle,
may your resourceful soul rest in perfect peace. Amen,” the statement read.
