Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta North) has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Bayelsa Deputy Governor, describing his passing as a devastating blow to the Urhobo Nation and the country at large.
Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa where he died at 60.
In a statement on Friday, Dafinone described the late Deputy Governor as “a principled politician, a committed public servant, and a distinguished son of Urhobo who carried himself with dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his people.”
He noted that Ewhrudjakpo’s lifelong devotion to public service and development had etched his name firmly in the hearts of those he served.
According to the Delta Central senator, the void created by Ewhrudjakpo’s demise will be difficult to fill, given his exceptional contributions to governance, community development, and national cohesion. Dafinone extended condolences on behalf of the people of Delta Central to the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Urhobo Nation, and the Government and people of Bayelsa State, urging them to take solace in the impactful and honourable life he lived.
According to him: “I received the news of the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, with deep shock and profound sadness. His sudden collapse on Thursday and subsequent death at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, have left our nation, particularly the Urhobo Nation, in mourning. Until his death, Senator Ewhrudjakpo remained a principled politician, a committed public servant, and a distinguished son of Urhobo who carried himself with dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his people.
“Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s death is a monumental loss to the Urhobo Nation, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria at large. His contributions to governance, community development, and national cohesion were exceptional. He was a man who embodied humility and forthrightness, and his political journey reflected a lifetime of service rooted in integrity, hard work, and devotion to the common good. His demise has created a void that will be difficult to fill.
“On behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Urhobo Nation, the Government and people of Bayelsa State, and all who knew and admired the late Deputy Governor. I urge his family and loved ones to find comfort in the fact that he lived a purposeful life, touched many lives, and left behind a legacy of honour and service that will endure.
“As we mourn this painful loss, I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and grace to bear the irreparable loss, and I pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. May his memory continue to be a blessing to all of us.”
