The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, confirmed the death the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Oboraw-Harievwo Ewhrudjakpo of development on Thursday night.
The Port City News (TCPN) gathered that concerns had emerged over the Deputy Governor’s health after he reportedly collapsed in his office and was rushed to hospital.
The party further described his death as deeply shocking, noting: “This devastating news has left the National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and indeed the entire membership of our great party, especially our faithful members in Bayelsa State, in profound grief.
“While alive, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an honest and consistent politician who believed in and practised politics with principle. He was a person of conviction, not convenience — a leader whose life was anchored on belief, integrity, and strength of character. He held firmly to these virtues until his final moments.”
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The PDP added that the party and its members were deeply saddened by the passing of the Deputy Governor, whom they described as a hero of political integrity.
The party prayed that God grants his soul eternal rest and expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State.
Ewhrudjakpo served as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State under Governor Douye Diri from 2020 until his death.
He was first selected as Diri’s running mate in the November 2019 Bayelsa governorship election and was retained in the position when they were re-elected in 2023.
