President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, who collapsed in his office on Thursday.
Tinubu also expressed sympathy for the administration and the people of the state.
On Monday, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement in which he expressed condolences.
The statement read, “The President extends heartfelt condolences to the governor of the state, Douye Diri, and the wife of the Deputy Governor, Barrister Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, his children, and the friends and associates who worked closely with the diligent public servant.
“President Tinubu acknowledges the selflessness and patriotism of the deputy governor, who served the state as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure before being elected Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
“The President encourages the state to preserve the legacy of the public servant, who left his mark on Bayelsa State’s infrastructure and contributed to the making of laws and shaping of policies at the National Assembly.
“President Tinubu prays for the soul of the departed and God’s comfort for the grieving family and the state.”
Ewhrudjakpo died on Thursday after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa.
The Peoples Democratic Party announced his death on Thursday night in a statement signed and issued by Ini Ememobong, the party’s National Publicity Secretary.
The PDP, led by Tanimu Turaki, said it got the news “with deep shock” and described Ewhrudjakpo as “a trusted, faithful party man.”
The statement read, “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, are in profound grief.”
