Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep condolences to Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, the Ewhrudjakpo family, and the people of Bayelsa State over the passing of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the death of Senator Ewhrudjakpo, fondly known as “a man of many proverbs,” as tragic and profoundly saddening.
He noted that the late Deputy Governor was a man of uncommon wisdom, intellect and humility, whose contributions to governance and public service left an enduring legacy in the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.
Governor Oborevwori said: “I join Governor Douye Diri, his family, the government and people of Bayelsa State, as well as friends and associates, in mourning Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
“He was a team player, a dependable partner in leadership, and a fountain of wisdom. His passing is a painful reminder of the fragility of life,” he added.
The Delta Governor prayed for God’s comfort and strength for Governor Diri, the bereaved family, and the people of Bayelsa State, urging them to take solace in the legacy of service and dedication left by the late Deputy Governor.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I pray that the Almighty God grants Governor Douye Diri, his family and all who mourn him the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.
Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who served as Deputy Governor under Governor Douye Diri, was widely respected across the Niger Delta for his eloquence, deep understanding of governance, and his distinctive use of proverbs in public discourse.
