The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been confirmed dead after collapsing in his office on Thursday afternoon.
According to official sources, the incident occurred at about 1:30 pm when the Deputy Governor suddenly slumped during official duties at the Government House, Yenagoa. He was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where medical personnel made efforts to resuscitate him before he was later certified dead.
Born on September 5, 1965, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was 60 years old.
Reports from Vanguard indicate that the Deputy Governor arrived at the hospital in critical condition, and despite urgent intervention, he did not survive. Sources close to the Government House described him as a “workaholic” with a demanding schedule that often left him little time to rest.
Until his passing, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was widely regarded as a dedicated public servant, lawyer, administrator, and former federal lawmaker who served Bayelsa State with commitment and energy.
His death has thrown the state into mourning, with condolence messages already beginning to pour in from political leaders, associates, and citizens.
May his soul rest in peace.
