A valedictory court session was held on Thursday in honour of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, at High Court One, High Court Complex in Yenagoa.
The session drew members of the Bayelsa State Executive Council, judicial officers, members of the Bar and Bench, lawmakers, and other stakeholders.
Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Abrakasa-Ayemieye, described the passing of the Deputy Governor as a “sudden and devastating departure.”
She noted that although his life was cut short in his prime, he lived a fulfilled and impactful life, urging Nigerians to live responsibly and leave meaningful legacies.
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She emphasised that service to humanity remains the true measure of success.
Governor Douye Diri said the late Ewhrudjakpo was a strong pillar of support and played a critical role in the administration’s legal and judicial engagements, drawing from his background as a lawyer.
Highlights of the session included the moving of a motion on notice by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, led by its Chairman, Mr. Clement Kekemeke, a response by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Biriyai Dambo, the service of court orders on relevant parties and the family, and a ruling by the Chief Judge.
The event concluded with a file-past of the casket by the Chief Judge, visiting Chief Judges, Magistrates, Chairman of Customary Courts, leaders and members of the NBA Yenagoa and Sagbama branches, the bereaved family, and members of the public.