The Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has been confirmed dead of cardiac arrest after he slumped in his office on Thursday afternoon and was conveyed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa, the state capital.
Penpushing reports that sources said the 60-year-old was confirmed dead by cardiologist at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) on arrival adding that the remains of Ewrujakpor were immediately transported to an undisclosed mortuary in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
“He suffered a cardiac arrest in his office at the Government House and was rushed to the FMC. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead on arrival’, the sources said
Penpushing further reports that the death of the deputy governor a close political ally of former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, shocked many stakeholders, while it was recalled that he was first appointed by Dickson as his Commissioner for Works
The deceased held the position for eight years and won the admiration of stakeholders because of his knowledge of construction and engineering despite his background as a lawyer.
Penpushing also reports that the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) has mourned the death of Ewhrudjakpo, the news said to received with shock and that the incident was particularly painful because it occurred in his office.
The forum in a statement by the chairman, Governor Dapo Abiodun pointed out that the late deputy governor apparently defied illness to serve the people of Bayelsa State, and commiserated with Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri.
Penpushing reports that the statement equally commiserated with people of Bayelsa State, urged them to take solace in the life of service that the deceased lived.
“I received news of the demise of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Mr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, with deep sorrow. The incident came as a profound shock to all of us, but we submit to the will of the Almighty God, who has chosen to call him home at this time’, Abiodun wrote.
“I know how painful and devastating that this development is for my brother, His Excellency, Governor Duoye Diri, who has lost a dependable ally. I also deeply commiserate with the family and friends of the deceased’, he added.
“It is my sincere prayer that the Almighty God will be with them and give them the strength to survive this hour of pain and sorrow. No doubt, Bayelsa State and Nigeria as a whole have lost a gem, but we shall take comfort in the knowledge that he lived a life of service to humanity and made profound change in the lives of people. May his gentle soul rest in sweet repose.”
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