The Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, has disclosed that the autopsy report for the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is ready.
The Governor who made the disclosure on Wednesday during the first state executive council meeting in 2026, however added that the report would be made public at the right time.
He stated that a burial committee headed by the secretary to the State Government had been constituted and that a date for the funeral of the late Deputy Governor would be announced soon.
He also condemned those he said tried to politicize the death of Ewhrudjakpo who died last year shortly after slumping on duty.
Diri noted that although death was inevitable, humans could still take preventive measures to enjoy good health and a long life.
During the meeting, Governor Diri also directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the State Executive Council undergoes a compulsory medical check-up.
He said that as public officers with hectic schedules, it was necessary for them to undergo regular health checks to ensure that they were medically fit at all times and to prevent avoidable death.
“We thank everyone who grieved with us and pray that in 2026, we will celebrate and not mourn.
“All of us must be careful about our health so we can prevent avoidable death. Members of the state executive council, go and do a compulsory check-up. This is a directive that must be carried out.
“I directed that an autopsy be conducted, and the result is ready. At the right time, we will make it public.
“While we were mourning, some people were politicising the death of our deputy governor instead of showing love and compassion. This was not expected in our state,” Diri said.