Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has reportedly died after collapsing in his office on Thursday.
Recall Dockaysworld reported that Ewhrudjakpo collapsed around 1:30 pm in Yenagoa, leading to an urgent rush to the Federal Medical Centre.
Family sources said he was confirmed dead shortly after he arrived at the hospital. Staff and eyewitnesses said that he was in a very bad state when he was brought into the emergency unit.
People close to him linked the sudden collapse to the heavy workload he had been handling in recent weeks.
Though the exact cause of the medical emergency has not been made public, sources suggested a possible heart-related issue.
Security personnel have taken over the hospital area, restricting movement while senior government officials visit the facility.
Attempts to reach his media aide for comments were not successful.
The man got Heart attack, period.
No proper personnel to handle resuscitation.
Every one busy stealing money and now talking of heavy workload
Yeye dey smell
A sad one indeed, my condolences to bayelsans and to his immediate family😭😭😭
May his gentle soul receive eternal rest!