Yenagoa, Nigeria — Bayelsa State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 60.
The state government confirmed his death in an official statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Hon. (Mrs.) Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.
According to the statement, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was active and carrying out official duties earlier in the day before he collapsed while heading to a scheduled meeting within his office. He was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where doctors later confirmed his death.
The announcement described his passing as “a great loss to the Government, people of Bayelsa State and the nation,” highlighting his decades of public service and significant contributions to the state.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who held a PhD, previously served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, later represented Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, and had been Deputy Governor since 2020.
Governor Douye Diri, in the statement, extended heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s wife, Her Excellency, Barr. (Mrs.) Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, their children, the entire Ewhrudjakpo family, the Ofoni Federated Community, former Governor Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, and all citizens of the state.
As a mark of honour, Governor Diri declared a three-day State Mourning, effective Friday, December 12, 2025, during which all flags across the state are to be flown at half-mast.
The governor prayed for God’s strength and comfort for the bereaved family and the people of Bayelsa State, describing the late Deputy Governor as a committed leader whose contributions will be deeply missed.
Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in due course.
