BREAKING NEWS: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo Collapses In Office, Now Stabilized In ICU

Tension gripped Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on Thursday after Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed in his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa.

The incident occurred around 1:30 pm, prompting an emergency response. Eyewitnesses described the deputy governor as being in serious condition when he was taken to the hospital’s emergency unit.

Sources confirmed that Senator Ewhrudjakpo is now stabilized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at FMC. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the health scare, though reports suggest it may be linked to a cardiac issue.

A source close to the deputy governor noted his demanding schedule, saying, “He’s a workaholic; he should find time to rest.”

Security operatives have cordoned off the hospital, and top government officials have visited to express concern. Attempts to reach the deputy governor’s media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, for comment were unsuccessful. Hospital sources assured that Ewhrudjakpo is receiving the best possible care and remains stable.