Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death Sad, Painful Loss To PDP — Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a sad and painful loss to the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Bayelsa State Government, the people of the state, and the PDP family.

In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaiman Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde prayed to God to grant repose to the soul of Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who he described as a loyal party man and a courageous democrat.

He also prayed that God would grant the family and the people of the state the fortitude to bear the loss.

He said, “I received the news of the passing away of our brother and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Thursday.

“His death is painful and it is a sad loss to the state he served till his last breath and to us in the PDP, as he was a faithful party man, who chose loyalty and commitment to democracy above personal gains.

“I express my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Government and the good people of Bayelsa State and pray to God to grant repose to his soul.

“I also pray that God will give his immediate family and the state the fortitude to bear the loss.

“Good night, courageous democrat!”