Breaking: Bayelsa Govt Finally Reveals How Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Died

In a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the government revealed that Ewhrudjakpo was active and performing his official duties on Thursday before suddenly collapsing on his way to a scheduled meeting in his office. He was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later pronounced dead.

The government has declared a three-day state mourning in honour of the late Deputy Governor.

The statement read: “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 dead.”

Governor Douye Diri has also ordered that all flags in the state be flown at half-mast throughout the three-day mourning period, beginning Friday.

“His demise is not only painful but a monumental loss to the Government and people of Bayelsa State and to the nation,” the statement added.

Governor Diri extended condolences to Ewhrudjakpo’s wife, Beatrice, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Ofoni Federated Community, former Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, and the people of Bayelsa State.

He prayed that God grants comfort and strength to the bereaved family and the entire state.