The Bayelsa State government has confirmed the d3ath of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing his passing as a shocking loss.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, disclosed that Ewhrudjakpo was active and carrying out official duties on Thursday, collapsed while proceeding to a scheduled meeting within his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed d3ad.
The state government has also declared a three-day state mourning in honour of the late Deputy Governor.
“The Bayelsa State Government announces with deep regret and profound shock the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D, on Thursday, 11th December 2025, at the age of 60.
“The Deputy Governor was active and carrying out official duties earlier in the day. He collapsed while proceeding to a scheduled meeting within his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed d3ad,” the statement read.
The Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, also declared that all flags be flown at half-mast during the three-day state mourning, effective from Friday.
“Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has declared a State Mourning for 3 working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor beginning from today, Friday, December 12, 2025. All flags are to fly at half-mast. His demise is not just painful; it is a great loss to the Government and people of Bayelsa State and the nation,” the government said.
Diri extended condolences to the deputy governor’s wife, Beatrice, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofoni Federated Community, Henry Seriake Dickson, and the citizens of the state.
He prayed for God’s comfort and strength “for the family and the entire State”.
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