The Bayelsa State Government has announced the passing of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
The confirmation was issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, who described the development as shocking. She also disclosed that Governor Douye Diri has declared three working days of mourning in honour of the late Deputy Governor.
According to the Commissioner, the Governor has further directed that all flags across the state be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.
In an official statement, the government said: “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 dead.
“His demise is not just painful, it is a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation.
“Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an accomplished public servant who served the State with distinction as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and Deputy Governor since 2020.”
