•Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa, the state capital.
It was gathered that the incident occurred today afternoon.
Although the cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, sources described the situation as serious, reports The PUNCH.
A source said he was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, for urgent medical attention.
However, this could not be independently confirmed, as the Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Ben Akpedi, did not respond to calls.
When contacted, the Deputy Governor’s media aide, Doubara Atasi, confirmed the development but declined to give details.
Asked to confirm the incident, Atasi said, “Yes,” and immediately ended the call.
