Alamieyeseigha’s death shocking – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has described the death of the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha as shocking.

It said the death of the former governor, who was known as “Governor-General of the Ijaw Nation,” as saddening.


The Acting National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, mentioned this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday.

He said all organs of the party, including members of its National Executive Committee were shocked at the demise of the retired airforce officer, which occurred on Saturday at Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, who signed the statement, said the party “is still in shock over the news of the sudden death of the former governor, describing the development as deeply saddening.”

The statement said, “The PDP mourns the demise of this great Nigerian, who made immense contributions and sacrifices towards the unity, stability and development of his state and our dear nation both as a military officer and a politician.

“Alamieyeseigha was a true democrat; humble leader, brilliant administrator who had extraordinary love for his people. He was an outstanding party-man, who, despite his travails, remained loyal to the PDP at state and national levels to the very end

“The PDP sincerely commiserates with Governor Seriake Dickson, the Alamieyeseigha family, the Ijaw kingdom and the people of Bayelsa state and pray God to give them the fortitude to bear this great loss.”