Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was on Thursday hurriedly taken to the hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa.
The incident reportedly occurred in the afternoon, causing panic among staff and security personnel on the premises.
According to The PUNCH, sources within the Government House described the situation as “serious,” noting that the deputy governor was immediately moved to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, for urgent medical attention.
One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “It happened so suddenly. He was quickly rushed to the FMC for treatment. Everyone is very concerned.”
Efforts to independently confirm his condition were unsuccessful, as the Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Ben Akpedi, did not respond to calls.
However, the deputy governor’s media aide, Doubara Atasi, confirmed the development but declined to provide further details. When contacted, Atasi simply said: “Yes,” before ending the call.
As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the collapse remains unknown, and the state government has yet to issue an official statement.
