By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA, mnipr
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former senator representing Delta North, Distinguished Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi, describing his passing as a painful loss to Delta North, Delta State and Nigeria.
In a tribute titled “Tribute to Senator Peter Onyeluka Nwaoboshi,” Ochei said the late senator was a proud son of Ibusa and a committed statesman whose life of public service left a lasting impact on his people and the nation at large.
Ochei recalled that he shared a long political journey with Nwaoboshi, noting that despite occasional differences in political positions, their relationship was anchored on friendship, mutual respect and a shared commitment to the progress of Delta North.
He revealed that his last meeting with the late senator was on 29 November 2025, during the funeral service of the father of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Dele Joseph Ezeoba. According to him, they exchanged warm greetings, but he later learned that Nwaoboshi had been unwell.
“When I did not see him at the reception, I called him the next day. He explained that he had not been feeling well and I sympathised with him, not knowing that would be our final conversation,” Ochei said.
During the phone conversation, Ochei said he suggested that Senator Nwaoboshi convene a meeting of Delta North political leaders before the end of the year. He added that the late senator, citing unavailability in December, asked him to convene the meeting on his behalf and described him as “second in command” after him.
Ochei noted that although he felt Nwaoboshi’s presence was important at such a meeting, they both agreed that January 2026 would be more suitable, ending the discussion with hopes of meeting again.
Describing the late senator as a man of courage, conviction and loyalty, Ochei said Nwaoboshi was warm, thoughtful and genuinely committed to the welfare of his people beyond politics.
He extended his condolences to the Nwaoboshi family, the people of Delta North and all those affected by the loss, praying for the repose of the former senator’s soul.
“May he rest in peace and may his memory forever be a blessing,” Ochei said.
