Bayelsa State Govt Declares 3 Day Mourning Period For Late Deputy Governor
The Bayelsa State Government has declared a 3 Day m mourning period for the state’s Deputy Governor who passed away yesterday.
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D passed away on Thursday, 11th December 2025, at the age of 60.
According to the statement, the Deputy
Governor was active and carrying out official duties earlier in the day before he suddenly 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.
“His demise is not just painful, it is a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation. Senator 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.
The statement noted that Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expresses his 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.
“In view of this, 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 State.
