Diri orders medical check-ups for commissioners, others

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered all his cabinet members to undergo compulsory medical examination.

The governor’s directive follows the sudden demise of his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,

Diri gave the directive during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday in Yenagoa, directinf the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, to ensure that every member of the state executive council undergo the compulsory medical chec.

He said, “We thank everyone that 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 compulsory check-up. This is a directive that must be carried out.

The late Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo had slumped and died on December 11, 2025 plunging the state into mourning.