Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Dies After Sudden Collapse

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has died after collapsing suddenly in his office on Thursday.

Instablog9ja earlier reported that the deputy governor slumped and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where family sources later confirmed he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., triggering an urgent emergency response. Eyewitnesses said Ewhrudjakpo appeared to be in critical condition as he was rushed into the hospital’s emergency unit.

A source close to the deputy governor linked the collapse to his heavy workload. While the exact medical cause has not been officially disclosed, multiple sources suggested a possible cardiac-related complication.

Security operatives have since secured the hospital premises, restricting access as top government officials arrive to express condolences.