The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the demise of Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
The party, in a statement issued by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary, expressed shock over the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was rushed to after slumping on Thursday afternoon.
The statement reads: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State and a trusted, faithful party man, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died earlier today.
“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 practiced 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.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of this hero of political integrity, and we pray that God grants his soul eternal rest.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State on this painful and irreparable loss.”
Also, Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has mourned the passing of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Abiodun described the passing of Ewhrudjakpo as painful, particularly as it happened when he was serving the people.
He said: “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.
“I know how painful and devastating 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. 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 a profound change in the lives of people. May his gentle soul rest in sweet repose.”
