The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday night confirmed the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed in the office and was subsequent rushed to the hospital where he died.
He was aged 60.
Confirming his death in a statement, the PDP National Publicity, Secretary Ini Ememobong, described the news as shocking and devastating.
The party described Ewhrudjakpo as a trusted party member, noting that his death has left the entire PDP membership, particularly the faithful in Bayelsa State, in grief.
The PDP prayed that God grants his soul eternal rest and extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State over this painful and irreparable loss.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State and a trusted, faithful party man, His Excellency Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died earlier today.
“This devastating news has left the National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and indeed the entire membership of our great party, especially our faithful members in Bayelsa State, in profound grief.
“While alive, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an honest and consistent politician who believed in and practiced politics with principle.
“He was a person of conviction, not convenience; a !leader whose life was anchored on belief, integrity, and strength of character. He held firmly to these virtues until his final moments.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of this hero of political integrity, and we pray that God grants his soul eternal rest.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State on this painful and irreparable loss ” the party stated.
Thefrontrank reports that the Bayelsa State government has not issue an official statement on the deputy governor’s death.
Ewhrudjakpo served as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State under Governor Douye Diri from 2020 until his death.
He was first selected as Douye Diri’s running mate in the November 2019 Bayelsa State governorship election and was retained in the position when the duo were reelected in 2023.
