The Bayelsa State Government hasdeclared Mourning for Three working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo who passed away on Thursday, December Eleven, aged Sixty.A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai says the mourning begins from today, Friday, December 12, 2025 with all flags to fly at half-mast.
It says Governor Diri expresses deep regret and profound shock over the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor.According to the statement, the Deputy Governor was active and carrying out official duties earlier on Thursday when 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.
It describes his demise as not just painful, but a great loss to the Government and people of Bayelsa State and the nation.
It says 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.
Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expresses heartfelt condolences to his wife, Mrs Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofoni Federated Community, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and all citizens of the State.
The Governor further prays for God’s comfort and strength for the family and the entire State.
