Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, has died following a sudden collapse on Thursday at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, leaving the nation, especially the Urhobo Nation, in mourning.
In a statement, Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central Senatorial District described Ewhrudjakpo as “a principled politician, a committed public servant, and a distinguished son of Urhobo who carried himself with dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his people.”
Dafinone called Ewhrudjakpo’s death a monumental loss to the Urhobo Nation, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria at large, praising his contributions to governance, community development, and national cohesion.
He noted that Ewhrudjakpo’s life reflected integrity, humility, and devotion to the common good, leaving a void that will be difficult to fill.
Extending condolences to the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Urhobo Nation, and the people of Bayelsa State, Dafinone urged loved ones to find comfort in the late deputy governor’s enduring legacy of honour and service.
He prayed for God’s strength to sustain the family through this painful loss and for the peaceful repose of Ewhrudjakpo’s soul.
