Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central has described the sudden death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a huge loss to the Urhobo Nation, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria as a whole.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo collapsed in his office on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead.
In a tribute released over the weekend, Sen. Dafinone praised the late deputy governor as a principled politician, committed public servant, and distinguished son of the Urhobo people, noting his dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his community.
“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,” Dafinone said.
He added, “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, Dafinone extended 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. May God grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss, and may his soul rest in peace,” he added.
