The Bayelsa Government on Friday declared three days mourning for late Deputy Governor Sen Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

This is contained in a statement signed on Friday, by the Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy in

Bayelsa.

During the three working days mourning which commences on Friday, all flags are to fly at half mast.

The government announced the sudden death of the Deputy Governor, about 24 hours after the demise on Thursday.

The deputy governor who is serving his second term,died at the age of 60.

The deputy governor collapsed while proceeding to a scheduled meeting within his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed dead.

There was palpable tension in Creek Haven, the Bayelsa seat of power on Thursday after Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa.

The statement reads: "His demise is not just painful, it is a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation.

"Ewhrudjakpo was an accomplished public servant who served the State with distinction as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and Deputy Governor since 2020.

"Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expresses heartfelt condolences to his wife, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo.

"Their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofoni Federated Community, His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and all citizens of the State.

"Consequently, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has declared a State Mourning for 3 working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor beginning from today, Friday, December 12, 2025. All flags are to fly at half-mast,”.

The governor further prays for God’s comfort and strength for the family and the entire Bayelsa.

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