Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was reportedly rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Yenagoa, the state capital, following his sudden collapse in his office about 1:30 pm. on Thursday.
Eyewitnesses described the Deputy Governor’s condition as serious when he was taken to the hospital’s emergency unit.
He has since been stabilized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Although the cause of the health scare has not been officially disclosed, sources suggest a possible cardiac emergency.
A source close to the deputy governor attributed the incident to his demanding schedule, stating, “He’s a workaholic; he should find time to rest.”
The hospital has been cordoned off by security operatives, and top government officials have paid visits to express sympathy.
The deputy governor’s media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, has yet to comment on the incident.
Leave a comment