The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as an inexplicable loss and indescribable pain the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

This is contained in a statement by the factional National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ini Ememobong, on Thursday.

DAILY POST reports that Ewhrudjakpo collapsed in his office on Thursday, was rushed to the hospital, and pronounced dead.
“We 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,” the statement said.