Bayelsa State has declared three days of mourning in honour of its Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who died suddenly on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the age of 60.
Governor Douye Diri made the announcement on Friday, directing that all flags across the state be flown at half-mast throughout the mourning period.
The directive, he said, was a mark of respect for a man who had served the state with distinction and dedication.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who was reportedly active and attending to official duties earlier in the day, collapsed while heading to a scheduled meeting within his office.
It was said that he was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed dead.
In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon (Mrs) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the state government described the Deputy Governor’s passing as “a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation.”
A seasoned public servant, Senator Ewhrudjakpo previously served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, and as Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District before assuming office as Deputy Governor in 2020.
Governor Diri extended heartfelt condolences to the late Deputy Governor’s widow, Her Excellency, Barrister (Mrs) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Ofoni Federated Community, and former Governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.
The statement read:
"PRESS STATEMENT
"PASSING OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF BAYELSA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR LAWRENCE OBORAWHARIEVWO EWHRUDJAKPO
"The Bayelsa State Government announces with deep regret and profound shock the sudden passing of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D on Thursday, 11th December 2025, at the age of 60.
"The Deputy Governor was active and carrying out official duties earlier in the day. He collapsed while proceeding to a scheduled meeting within his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed dead.
"His demise is not just painful, it is a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation. Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an accomplished public servant who served the State with distinction as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and Deputy Governor since 2020.
"Governor Douye Diri, on behalf of the Government and people of Bayelsa State, expresses heartfelt condolences to his wife, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children, the Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofoni Federated Community, His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and all citizens of the State.
"Consequently, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has declared a State Mourning for 3 working days in honour of the late Deputy Governor beginning from today, Friday, December 12, 2025. All flags are to fly at half-mast.
"The Governor further prays for God’s comfort and strength for the family and the entire State.
"May his gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
"Signed:
"Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai
"Honourable Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy
"Bayelsa State
"December 12, 2025."
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