The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Oboraw-Harievwo Ewhrudjakpo on Thursday.
Anxiety had mounted earlier in the day over the deputy governor’s health after reports emerged that he had collapsed.
Confirming his death in a statement on Thursday night, the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, described the news as shocking.
Hikaya Newspaper reports that the party described Ewhrudjakpo as a trusted and faithful party member, noting that his death has left the entire PDP membership, particularly the faithful in Bayelsa State, in profound grief.
The PDP prayed that God grants his soul eternal rest and extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State over this painful and irreparable loss.