Bayelsa Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Dies After Sudden Collapse

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has died after collapsing unexpectedly in his office on Thursday.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m., prompting aides to rush him to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, where he was later pronounced dead.

People at the scene said Ewhrudjakpo fell ill suddenly and was brought into the hospital’s emergency unit in a critical state. Family sources and aides confirmed his passing shortly after arrival, though no official medical cause has yet been released.

The deputy governor’s sudden collapse has sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles, with many officials and residents expressing their sorrow. Security teams moved quickly to secure the hospital grounds as senior government figures arrived to pay their respects and offer support to his family.

While an exact medical explanation for his collapse remains pending, close associates suggested that the heavy demands of his duties may have played a role. Some sources pointed to a possible cardiac issue, but health authorities have not confirmed this.

News of Ewhrudjakpo’s death has triggered an outpouring of condolence messages across Bayelsa and beyond, as community leaders, political colleagues, and citizens remember his service to the state.

Officials are expected to provide an official statement and further details on funeral arrangements in the coming days as the state begins to mourn the loss of its deputy governor.