The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the death of the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, as an inexplicable and painful loss.
The PDP made the submission in a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong.
The party said it received the news of Ewhrudjakpo’s death with shock and prayed that God would grant his soul eternal rest.
It also expressed condolences to the family of the deceased, as well as the people and government of Bayelsa State, over the passing of the Deputy Governor.
The statement reads, “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State and a trusted, faithful party man, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died earlier today.
“This devastating news has left the National Working Committee led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, and indeed the entire membership of our great party, especially our faithful members in Bayelsa State, in profound grief.
“While alive, Senator Ewhrudjakpo was an honest and consistent politician who believed in and practiced politics with principle. He was a person of conviction, not convenience; a leader whose life was anchored on belief, integrity, and strength of character. He held firmly to these virtues until his final moments.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of this hero of political integrity, and we pray that God grants his soul eternal rest.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State on this painful and irreparable loss.”
Naijaonpoint recalls that Ewhrudjakpo died shortly after he collapsed in his office on Thursday and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Born on September 5, 1965, Ewhrudjakpo was 60 years old at the time of his death.
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