Pres. Jonathan commiserates with Alamieyeseigha on the death of his son

Former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha's second son Oyamuyefa was killed in Dubai over the weekend. Some reports claim he committed suicide but it's been confirmed that he was actually murdered. Hopefully, we will get the full story in the coming days.

Meanwhile, Pres. Jonathan and his wife have released a statement commiserating with the former governor. President Jonathan promised the former governor support from the federal government in assisting to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of his son. Find the press statement after the cut...

President Goodluck Jonathan has received with shock and immense sadness news of the death of Mr. Oyamuyefa Alamieyeseigha in Dubai at the weekend. On behalf of his family and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to Oyamuyefa’s father, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and his entire family on the untimely loss of a very dear son in the prime of his life.

The President and the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan share their pain and grief over the death of Oyamuyefa in circumstances that are still unclear. President Jonathan assures Chief Alamieyeseigha and his family of the full support of the Federal Government as they strive to unravel the true circumstances of the young man’s death.

He prays that God Almighty will receive Oyamuyefa’s soul and comfort his grieving parents and siblings.