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The Digest:

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been urgently transported to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) after collapsing in his office on Thursday. The incident prompted a swift security response and visits from senior government officials.

Key Points:
  • Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo was reportedly working in his office when the collapse occurred, leading to an immediate emergency transfer.
  • Security personnel have cordoned off sections of the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa following his admission.
  • Several top state government officials have visited the hospital to monitor the situation and express solidarity.
  • A member of the hospital's management confirmed the deputy governor is "receiving the best possible care" and is in stable condition.
  • Attempts to reach his media aide, Doubara Atasi, for an official comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
  • The Bayelsa State Government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident or the deputy governor’s health status.
  • The sudden health emergency has sparked concern and uncertainty within the state’s political and public circles.
The abrupt incident casts a shadow over the state's leadership, reminding all that the machinery of governance is only as robust as the human vitality that drives it.

Sources: Daily Trust, Punch