Bayelsa Deputy Gov Collapses, Rushed to hospital 

There was palpable tension at Creek Haven, the Bayelsa seat of power, on Thursday, after Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor, reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa.

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while the deputy governor was in his office, prompting an emergency response.

An official of the hospital who pleaded anonymity confirmed that the deputy governor was rushed into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital.

Ewhrudjakpo is currently in the ICU at the FMC.

No official statement has been released regarding the cause of his health scare, but sources suggest it may be related to a cardiac emergency.

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.

The deputy governor’s media aide, Mr Doubara Atasi, confirmed that his principal slumped and was taken to hospital. (NAN)

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