PDP confirms death of Bayelsa deputy governor

 

The Peoples Democratic Party has confirmed the death of Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, following a sudden collapse at the Government House in Yenagoa on Thursday afternoon.

In a statement on Thursday night signed and released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP said it received the news “with deep shock” and described Ewhrudjakpo as “a trusted, faithful party man.”

“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, are in profound grief,” the statement read.

The PDP described Senator Ewhrudjakpo as “an honest and consistent politician who believed in and practised 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.”

 

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The party extended condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State.

“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.”

Ewhrudjakpo, born September 5 1965, served as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State under Governor Douye Diri from 2020 until his death.

Before becoming deputy governor, he represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly from 2019 to 2020.

His passing marks a significant loss to the state and the party, where he was widely regarded as a figure of integrity and principled leadership.