Breaking News: Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Slumps, Dies in Office

Tragedy struck the Bayelsa State Government House on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, reportedly slumped in his office and died, sending shockwaves across the state’s political and public spheres.

According to emerging reports, the 60-year-old deputy governor collapsed suddenly while attending to official duties in his office in Yenagoa, the state capital. He was hurriedly rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where medical personnel later pronounced him dead.

Details surrounding the exact cause of his collapse and sudden death remain scant, with health officials and government spokespeople yet to release an official statement. Initial accounts from media outlets suggest a possible cardiac-related emergency, though this has not been independently confirmed.

The news has been met with disbelief and mourning across Bayelsa. Eyewitnesses and aides have described the scene of panic as colleagues and security personnel rushed to assist Ewhrudjakpo before his transfer to the hospital.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo had served as Bayelsa Deputy Governor alongside Governor Douye Diri since 2020 and was a prominent political figure in the region. Prior to his role in the executive arm of the state, he represented Bayelsa West in the Nigerian Senate.

As news of his passing spreads, top government officials and political associates are expected to issue reactions and condolences. The Bayelsa government and the family of the late deputy governor are yet to make an official public announcement.

Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.