Bayelsa State Government has declared three days of mourning for Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away after collapsing in his office at noon.
The period of mourning will commence immediately, with all flags flying at half-mast.
Announcing the decision in a press statement today, State Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiowou Koku-Obiyai, described his passing as painful.
Following the incident, there was public speculation over Ewhrudjakpo’s health as concerned Bayelsans awaited the government’s official statement.
Mrs Koku-Obiyai expressed deep regret and profound shock at Ewhrudjakpo’s sudden passing at the age of 60,
She said the Deputy Governor was active and carrying out official duties earlier in the day.
It would be recalled that the late Deputy Governor 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.
