By Owei David <\/p>\n
Eminent indigenes of Bayelsa State including former President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri, Senator Seraike Dickson yesterday paid glowing tributes to the life and legacies of the late deputy governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo .<\/p>\n
Thousands of residents and mourners thronged the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall venue of the “Day of Tributes” as part of the funeral activities to honour the late deputy governor who died on December 11, last year after he slumped while carrying out official duties in his office in Government House.<\/p>\n
In his tribute former President Jonathan described the late deputy governor as an “extraordinary and selfless politician , who worked diligently for the good of Bayelsa State.”<\/p>\n
He said he was overtaken with disbelief when he learnt of the passage of the deputy governor and prayed for divine comfort and consolation to the family, community and the state.<\/p>\n
Governor Douye Diri, who broke down in tears while paying his tribute, said while many described his late deputy governor as a consummate public servant, lamented that for him he has a brother, friend , ally and compatriot.<\/p>\n
Diri who quoted the elegy of David to his friend Jonathan in the Book of 2nd Samuel Chapter 1 V 26, said : “I grief for you my brother, you were a joy to me , a true friend, a true brother..”<\/p>\n
Diri who also described his late deputy as a man of proverbs said he has constituted a team to publish a compendium of his proverbs.<\/p>\n
He said: “You will remain in my memory, a a true definition of of support, workaholic, resourceful and a dependable deputy governor, I mince no words. Your labour were tireless, your integrity was uncompromising..His tireless work ethics, firm commitment to public service, his unshakeable loyalty to the government, friends and family will continue to inspire us. Words fail me, words cannot adequately record the depth of the loss I feel today.”<\/p>\n
In this tribute, the immediate past governor of Bayelsa State and senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson described the late deputy governor as his mentee and family member whose relationship spans over thirty years.<\/p>\n
“He was an embodiment of service to the people. He kept and built relationships. I brought him, introduced him to politics and mentored him.We have been on a journey of service, lasted almost 30 years. I want to thank all mourners for their tribute and honour to him and his memory.”<\/p>\n
Others who paid tributes include his family, former clasmates, the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, Bayelsa caucus in the National Assembly led by Chief Fred Agbedi, Bayelsa Elders Council, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, Pan Niger Delta Forum ,PANDEF, led by Ambassador Boladei Igali, Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Yenagoa branch, Ijaw National Congress, INC, Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, among others.<\/p>\n
Dignitaries who attended the “Day of Tributes” include wife of former President Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan, past deputy governors and their spouses, past and present political appointees and legislators, traditional rulers, religious leaders, associates community leaders and a cross section of the people of the state.<\/p>\n
The late Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo will be buried in his community Ofoni in Sagbama Local Government on Friday January 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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