Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Saturday, led different family members on the funeral of his late father’s youthful brother, Chief Jothan Michael Diri, in Sampou neighborhood, Kolokuma/Opokuma Native Authorities Space of the state.
Chief Jothan Diri died on October 26, 2025 aged 83 years.
Talking throughout a well-attended funeral service on the Reedemed Christain Church of God, Sampou, Governor Diri expressed gratitude to people who stood with the household of their second of grief, significantly the clergy, which he mentioned had been a pillar of help always.
A press release by Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary, famous that the Bayelsa governor additionally acknowledged that the presence of politicians that had been as soon as opponents on the occasion and at state capabilities was a testomony to the unity and peace among the many political class within the state.
He suggested that the pattern be sustained because the state wants unity to maneuver ahead.
His phrases, “I thank all of you for becoming a member of my household at this solemn occasion. Most of you’ve been with us for days, significantly the cleargy. You will have all the time been there for us each time you’re known as upon.
“I additionally thank all those who have supported us in numerous methods. Even when I don’t point out your names, simply know that you’re appreciated.
“Let me equally say that I’m comfortable anytime I see David Lyon with us; working with us with none bitterness. That’s the way it ought to be. Bayelsa is transferring ahead. “
Delivering the funeral sermon, Pastor Peter Akpe acknowledged that life was borrowed and as such we owe it to God to reside in ways in which honour Him.
He additionally mentioned that life was brief simply as loss of life is barely a shadow, urging the congregation to not be afraid of loss of life however to reside an impactful life in service to God.
Akpe, who can also be the Chief of Employees, Authorities Home, Yenagoa, admonished that though it’s inevitable, God has energy over loss of life, and that on the proper time it is going to be dropped at nothing.
Current on the occasion had been the wives of the governor, Gloria Diri and Justice Endurance Diri, Senator Konbowei Benson representing Bayelsa Central, Home of Representatives members – Dr. Fred Agbedi (Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency), Oforji Oboku (Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma), Mrs. Marie Ebikake (Nembe/Brass) – in addition to Speaker of the Home of Meeting, Abraham Ingobere and different state legislators.
Additionally in attendance had been former Deputy Governor, Gboribiogha John-Jonah, former Supreme Courtroom jurist and king of Tuomo Kingdom in Delta State, Justice Francis Tabai (rtd), chairman of the All Progressives Congress state caretaker committee,Dennis Otiotio, Managing Director, Niger Delta Improvement Fee, Samuel Ogbuku, Government Director, South South Improvement Fee, Preye Aganaba, and members of the state government coulcil.
Others had been President of the Custumary Courtroom of Enchantment, Justice Daniel Ayah, Chief Government Officer, De Wayles Group of Firms, Excessive Chief Victor Egukawhore, service commanders, spiritual leaders and conventional rulers, amongst others.