Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an immediate autopsy to ascertain the cause of death of his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
The deputy governor died on Thursday after collapsing in his office in Yenagoa. Governor Diri’s directive aims to provide clarity and official medical confirmation surrounding the sudden and tragic passing of the 60-year-old former senator.
The development follows an outpouring of grief and tributes from across the political spectrum. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who had refused to defect to the APC with Governor Diri, was a prominent figure in the state’s politics. Further details are expected upon the conclusion of the autopsy.
Disclaimer:
This is a developing report. The official results of the autopsy and the state government’s full statement are awaited.
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