17/12/2025
RIVERS MOURNS WITH BAYELSA OVER DEMISE OF EWHRUDJAKPO
On behalf of the Government and the people of Rivers State, I extend our deepest condolences to you, my brother Governor Douye Diri and all Bayelsa people over the news of the sudden passing of your Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The sad news resonates across our borders, leaving us in a state of collective mourning alongside our brothers and sisters in Bayelsa State.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo was a man of exceptional caliber whose life was a masterclass in public service. Throughout his distinguished career, he navigated the complexities of governance with a rare blend of intellectual depth and profound humility. He was not merely a political figure; he was a steadfast anchor for your administration and a beacon of hope for his constituents.
His transition represents a monumental loss that echoes far beyond the walls of the Government House. To his family, he was a devoted pillar; to the state, he was a tireless advocate for progress. The vacuum left by his departure is a testament to the magnitude of the space he occupied in the hearts of those who knew him and the lives he touched through his dedication to duty.
May you, my brother Governor, find the inner resolve to lead your people through this dark hour. Our prayers remain with the bereaved family and the entire people of Bayelsa State. We pray that the soul of the departed finds eternal repose in the bosom of the Lord, and that those he left behind are granted the fortitude and grace to carry forward his noble legacy.
Signed:
Sir Siminalayi Fubara
Governor of Rivers State
December 17, 2025