Bayelsa Govt Declares 3-Day Mourning In Honour of Deceased Deputy Gov
The Bayelsa State government has declared a state mourning for 3 working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, beginning from today, Friday, December 12, 2025.
OSUN DEFENDER reports thatbEwhrudjakpo died on Thursday after collapsing in his office and being rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.
The state government neither confirmed his collapse nor his death, but the National Leadership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) was the first to issue a statement confirming the incident.
But the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, who confirmed the incident on Friday afternoon, described the death as shocking.
She said Governor Douye Diri has already declared a three-working-day mourning and directed all flags in the state be flown at half-mast, as a sign of respect for the deceased.
She 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.
“Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expresses heartfelt condolences to his wife, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofoni Federated Community, His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and all citizens of the State.
“Consequently, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has declared a State Mourning for 3 working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor beginning from today, Friday, December 12, 2025. All flags are to fly at half-mast.
“The Governor further prays for God’s comfort and strength for the family and the entire State. May his gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.” She said.
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