Bayelsa govt declares three days of mourning for late Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo

Story by Susan Mbamah 

The Bayelsa State Government has declared a three-day state mourning in honour of the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday after collapsing in his office.

In an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the government directed that all flags in the state be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period, which commences Friday, December 12, 2025.

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According to the statement, the government described Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s death as a “great loss to Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta, and Nigeria at large,” noting that he was actively performing his official duties shortly before the tragic incident.

The late deputy governor, aged 60, reportedly collapsed while on his way to a scheduled meeting and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.

Governor Douye Diri extended his condolences to the deceased’s wife, Barr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children and family members, describing him as a loyal partner in governance and a committed public servant whose contributions to the development of Bayelsa will remain unforgettable.

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Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who served as deputy governor from 2020 until his death, was a former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure and Senator representing Bayelsa West. His public service career earned him widespread respect across the state and the nation.

The government is expected to announce funeral arrangements in the coming days.

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