By Victor Lewis
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ede Dafinone, has said that the news of the sudden death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Lawrence Eghwrujakpor has hit him like a thunder bolt, adding that he was still in a great shock.
Reacting the sad news of the former number 2 citizen of Bayelsa State, Sen. Dafinone recalled that until his death, he was a principled and a committed politician, adding that it was a great loss to the Urhobo nation, Bayelsa State and, indeed, the entire country.
“I received the news of the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, with deep shock and profound sadness.
“His sudden collapse on Thursday and subsequent death at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, have left our nation, particularly the Urhobo Nation, in mourning.
“Until his death, Senator Ewhrudjakpo remained a principled politician, a committed public servant, and a distinguished son of Urhobo who carried himself with dignity, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the service of his people.
“Senator Ewhrudjakpo’s death is a monumental loss to the Urhobo Nation, Bayelsa State, and Nigeria at large. His contributions to governance, community development, and national cohesion were exceptional”, Senator Dafinone said.
The national lawmaker who recalled that the late Deputy Governor was an Urhobo man born into Bayelsa State, further testified to the integrity and hard work of the late Ofoni-born politician, pointing out that a vacuum has been created that will be difficult to fill.
“He was a man who 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”, he said.
While expressing his profound condolences to the family, the Urhobo, Bayelsa State and the entire nation, Dafinone prayed for God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“On behalf of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Ewhrudjakpo family, the Urhobo Nation, the Government and people of Bayelsa State, and all who knew and admired the late Deputy Governor.
“I urge his family and loved ones to find comfort in the fact that he lived a purposeful life, touched many lives, and left behind a legacy of honour and service that will endure.
“As we mourn this painful loss, I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and grace to bear the irreparable loss, and I pray for the peaceful repose of his soul. May his memory continue to be a blessing to all of us”, he concluded
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