James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, on Wednesday shed tears at the graveside of Diepreye Alamieyeseigha in Amassoma, Bayelsa state. Alamieyeseigha, former governor of Bayelsa, was Ibori’s ally. He died under controversial circumstances in October 2015.

Ibori described the deceased as a patriotic leader, who was very courageous, outspoken and “stood on the side of his people at all times”.

He said he was devastated ‎when news of his death got to him in the United Kingdom as they both shared a common ideology and relationship which was very deep.

Ibori added that Alamieyeseigha fought against oppression and evil which “ultimately led to his untimely death”.

He urged the family to take solace in the fact that he was “a good man” who will forever be remembered by his legacies.