The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon. While the cause of his collapse is unknown, sources described the situation as serious. Ewhrudjakpo was said to have been taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, for urgent treatment.
The hospital could not be reached for confirmation, as its Public Relations Officer, Ben Akpedi, did not respond to calls. The Deputy Governor’s media aide, Doubara Atasi, confirmed the incident but declined to provide further details, simply saying, “Yes,” before ending the call.