Fintiri, Delta senator mourn Bayelsa deputy gov

Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor

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Adamawa State Governor, Alhaji Ahmadu  Fintiri, has  condole with the people and government of Bayelsa State on the death of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who succumbed to a brief illness at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.

In a press statement on Friday  and signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, the governor described the death of the deputy governor as a huge lost to the nation.

“I am shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of this remarkable leader, who embodied trust, integrity, and dedication,” he said.

The governor extended his sympathies to the bereaved family, friends, and associates of the late deputy governor, as well as to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State.

Fintiri acknowledged the significant contributions of the late deputy governor to the nation.

He pointed out that the late deputy governor’s courage, determination, and passion inspired many leaders.

“His tireless efforts towards the growth and development of Bayelsa State will be deeply missed, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

“May his memory be a blessing to the people of Bayelsa State and Nigeria, and may his contributions to nation-building continue to inspire us all,” he said.

The Senator representing DeIta Central, Ede Dafinone, also said the announcement of the sudden death of the deputy governor came to him “with deep shock and profound sadness”.

Dafinone, in a personally signed condolence message, made available to journalists in Warri on Friday lamented that “the news of the sudden collapse of the Bayelsa Deputy Governor on Thursday and subsequent death at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, have left our nation, particularly the Urhobo Nation, in mourning”.

“Until his death, Senator Ewhrudjakpo remained a principled politician, a committed public servant, and a distinguished son of Urhobo who carried himself with dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his people”, Dafinone remarked.

The statement partly read, “Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s death is a monumental loss to the Urhobo Nation, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria at large.

“His contributions to governance, community development, and national cohesion were exceptional.

“He was a man who embodied humility and forthrightness, and his political journey reflected a lifetime of service rooted in integrity, hard work, and devotion to the common good.

“His demise has created a void that will be difficult to fill.

“On behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Urhobo Nation, the Government and people of Bayelsa State, and all who knew and admired the late Deputy Governor.

“I urge his family and loved ones to find comfort in the fact that he lived a purposeful life, touched many lives, and left behind a legacy of honour and service that will endure.

“As we mourn this painful loss, I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and grace to bear the irreparable loss, and I pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. May his memory continue to be a blessing to all of us,” he concluded.

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