Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo slumps, dies

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been confirmed dead.

He was said to have collapsed while in his office around 1.30pm and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon.

When contacted, the Deputy Governor’s media aide, Doubara Atasi, declined to give details.

Born on September 5, 1965, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was 60 years old at the time of his death.

Sources claim he has overtime maintained a demanding work schedule and have described him as a “workaholic” who rarely found time to rest.