The Digest:
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has passed away after collapsing suddenly in his office on Thursday. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, plunging the state into mourning.
Key Points:
- The deputy governor collapsed around 1:30 PM in his office, prompting an urgent emergency response.
- He was immediately transported to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
- While an official medical cause has not been released, sources close to him suggested a possible cardiac-related complication linked to his demanding workload.
- Security personnel have cordoned off the hospital premises as senior government officials arrive to pay their respects.
- The sudden death has triggered an outpouring of grief and shock online, with many remembering him as a calm and principled public servant.
- Some social media comments reflected public cynicism and confusion, highlighting the spread of unverified information in the immediate aftermath.
- The state government is expected to issue an official statement confirming the tragedy and outlining succession protocols.
Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard
