ABUJA/Nigeria: Senator Ede Dafinone of Delta Central has expressed profound shock and grief over the sudden death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, describing the tragedy as a monumental loss to the Urhobo Nation, Bayelsa State, and the entire country.
In a condolence message personally signed and released on December 12, 2025, Senator Dafinone said the news of Ewhrudjakpo’s collapse on Thursday and his subsequent passing at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, had cast a heavy cloud of sorrow across the nation. He praised the late Deputy Governor as a principled politician, a committed public servant, and a distinguished son of Urhobo who served with dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his people.
“His contributions to governance, community development, and national cohesion were exceptional,” Dafinone stated. “He 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.”
The Delta Central Senator extended heartfelt condolences to the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Urhobo Nation, and the Government and people of Bayelsa State. He urged them to take solace in the purposeful and impactful life the late Deputy Governor lived, noting that he touched many lives and left behind a legacy of honour, service, and commitment to the welfare of his people.
“As we mourn this painful loss, I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and grace to bear the irreparable loss,” Dafinone added. “May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his memory remain a blessing to all of us.”
