{"id":5199,"date":"2025-12-12T20:40:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/pandef-mourns-death-of-bayelsa-state-deputy-governor-sen-lawrence-ewhrujiakpo-declares-three-days-mourning\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T20:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T20:40:52","slug":"pandef-mourns-death-of-bayelsa-state-deputy-governor-sen-lawrence-ewhrujiakpo-declares-three-days-mourning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/pandef-mourns-death-of-bayelsa-state-deputy-governor-sen-lawrence-ewhrujiakpo-declares-three-days-mourning\/","title":{"rendered":"PANDEF Mourns Death Of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrujiakpo, Declares Three Days Mourning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Freeborn Abraye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board of Trustees and the National Executive Committee of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) received with shock the very painful news of the death of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, PhD, which occurred on Thursday, 11th December, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PANDEF notes that Sen Ewhrudjakpo was a committed, disciplined, and passionate public servant, earning him the nickname “workaholic Deputy Governor”. Indeed from his tenure as Commissioner of Works in Bayelsa State, he significantly contributed to the state’s infrastructural development. Even further his time as Senator representing Bayelsa West in the 9th Senate of Nigeria was also marked by notable achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senator Ewhrudjakpo served Bayelsa State and Nigeria with simplicity, candour, and patriotism, setting a shining example for others to follow. He will be remembered for his dedication, integrity, and service to humanity, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PANDEF conveys its deepest condolences to the Governor, Government and people of Bayelsa State, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Ofoni Community in Sagbama Local Government Area, and his immediate family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We declare three days of mourning and urge all our branches across Nigeria to refrain from official PANDEF activities with effect from Friday, 12th December, 2025, in honour of his memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May the soul of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo rest in perfect peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ambassador Dr Godknows Boladei igali, OON
National Chairman
12th December, 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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