By Attah Ede
Bayelsa State Government on Friday officially announced the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, saying it came with “deep regret and profound shock”.
The state also declared a three-day state mourning in his honour.
The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, made the announcement in in Yenagoa on Friday.
The statement reads, “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.
“His demise is not just painful, it is a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation”.
She described Senator Ewhrudjakpo as 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.
The statement further stated that Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expressed 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.
Senator Diri therefore declared a State Mourning for 3 working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor beginning from today, Friday, December 12, 2025 and directed that all flags are to fly at half-mast.
He further prayed for God’s comfort and strength for the family and the entire State.
