Mr Aghedo said the details of the funeral arrangements would be announced later.
Mr Idahosa extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, the Ewhrudjakpo family, and the people of the state over the loss.
The deputy governor urged Nigerians to use this period to foster forgiveness, promote peace and support one another.
Mr Idahosa told the mammoth crowd that Mr Okpebholo’s administration was out to change the narratives in the state.
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He said only democratic players must be allowed to flourish and function in a democratic
Mr Omobayo was, on April 8, sworn in as the new deputy governor after Mr Shaibu’s impeachment.
According to him, the opposition party will certainly take over the state after the governorship poll.
The chairman described the attack as a calculated attempt to allegedly take Mr Shaibu’s life.
“For me, the issues are very straightforward,’’ Mr Obaseki said.
Mr Shaibu said he took the action due to the intervention of prominent indigenes of Edo.
