Ewhrudjakpo collapsed at the Bayelsa State Government House on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, before being admitted into the Intensive Care Unit, where he later passed away at the age of 60.
In a statement, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said the party “received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State and a trusted, faithful party man, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died earlier today.”
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The party added, “This devastating news has left the National Working Committee, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and indeed the entire membership of our great party, particularly our faithful members in Bayelsa State, in profound grief.
“While alive, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an honest and principled politician who practised politics with integrity. He was a leader of conviction, not convenience, whose life was anchored on belief, character, and strength of purpose. He remained true to these virtues until his final moments.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of this hero of political integrity and pray that God grants his soul eternal rest. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State on this painful and irreparable loss.”
