Family sources confirmed that he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has passed away after collapsing unexpectedly in his office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was earlier reported that the deputy governor slumped while at work and was immediately taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Family insiders confirmed that he was declared dead shortly after reaching the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incident happened around 1:30pm, triggering a swift emergency response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses also noted that the deputy governor seemed to be in critical condition as he was rushed into the hospital\u2019s emergency department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A source close to the deputy governor linked the collapse to the intense demands of his schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although officials have yet to release the exact cause of the medical emergency, several sources hinted it could be associated with a possible cardiac issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security personnel have since secured the hospital grounds, limiting access as senior government figures arrive to show support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attempts to reach the deputy governor\u2019s media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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