…as Jonathan, Diri, Dickson and others pay tributes
Bayelsa State held a Day of Tributes in honour of the late Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa.
The tribute ceremony, organised by the Bayelsa State Government, formed part of the burial activities to celebrate and honour the life and times of the departed Deputy Governor, who passed away on December 11, 2025, in Yenagoa.
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Bayelsa State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, and Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, among other dignitaries, paid glowing tributes to the late Deputy Governor.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a man who performed excellently in the discharge of his official duties as a public servant, noting that the impact of his service surpassed even what he himself achieved during his tenure as Deputy Governor. He further revealed that the late Ewhrudjakpo had once comforted his mother during a period of personal loss, a gesture that endeared him permanently to the family.
On his part, Governor Douye Diri described the late Deputy Governor as a dependable ally and trusted partner in governance. He recalled the sad events of December 11, 2025, which claimed the life of his strong supporter and friend.
“As everyone has rightly said, I, as a person, and we, as a government, did not just lose a friend and an ally; we lost an asset whose legacies will continue to speak for him even after death.”
The Governor appreciated all who travelled from far and near to honour the late Deputy Governor, particularly the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, for standing with the state at the moment of grief.
Also speaking, former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, His Excellency Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a brother and friend who was always ready to serve whenever called upon. He thanked attendees for joining the family and the government in celebrating the life of the departed Deputy Governor.
The event attracted a large gathering of people from all walks of life, including members of the political class within and outside the state, service chiefs, top government officials, captains of industry, friends, and well-wishers.
Dignitaries present included Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Dr. Mrs. Patience Jonathan, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, Justice Matilda Abrakasa-Ayemieye, Bayelsa State Chief Judge, Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei, Secretary to the State Government, Rt. Hon. Gberibragha John Jonah, Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, Senator Degi Eremienyo, Senator Benson Agadaga, Senator Fred Agbedi, Hon. Mrs. Marie Ebikake, Hon. Oforji Oboku, Hon. Mitema Obordor, Hon. Abraham Ingobere (Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly), Hon. Monday Obolo, Hon. Richard Ibegu, Hon. Michael Gabriel Ogbara, among others.
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