PDP says ex-governor was a true democrat and humble leader

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has described the late Diepreye Alamieyeseigha as a true democrat and humble leader.

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In a statement by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Uche Secondus, the National Executive Committee and the PDP family nationwide mourn the death of former Governor of Bayelsa state.

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“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.

“Chief 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

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“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," the statement reads.