The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, died on Thursday after collapsing in his office.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a press release, described the development as a shocking and painful loss.
The party said the news threw its National Working Committee, led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, into deep grief, along with members across the country, particularly in Bayelsa State.
The statement stressed that Senator Ewhrudjakpo was known for honesty, consistency, and principled politics.
He was portrayed as a leader guided by conviction, integrity, and strong personal character—values he upheld until his final moments.
The PDP expressed sadness over what it called the loss of a symbol of political integrity and offered prayers for the repose of his soul.
It also extended condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State, describing the development as a painful and irreparable tragedy.
The statement was signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, and dated 11 December 2025.
