Tragedy has struck the Bayelsa State government following the sudden passing of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. He reportedly died after collapsing at his workspace earlier today.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred around 1:30 pm, necessitating an urgent evacuation. Eyewitnesses observed that the Deputy Governor appeared to be in critical condition as he was rushed to the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa.
According to reports, “Family sources confirmed that he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.”
Possible Causes and Aftermath
While an official cause of death has not yet been released, there is speculation that the medical emergency may have been cardiac-related. A source close to the Deputy Governor linked the collapse to his “demanding workload.”
Currently, security operatives have secured the hospital premises, restricting public access as senior government officials arrive to show support. Efforts to obtain a statement from his media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, were unsuccessful at the time of this report.