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Oborevwori mourns Ewhrudjakpo, describes him as a fountain of wisdom and humility
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Delta governor sympathises with Diri, family, Bayelsans over tragic loss
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Late deputy governor hailed for service, intellect and Niger Delta contributions
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep condolences to Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, the government and people of the state over the death of Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the passing of Ewhrudjakpo as tragic and deeply saddening, noting that the late deputy governor, fondly known as “a man of many proverbs,” was a leader of uncommon wisdom and humility.
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He said Ewhrudjakpo’s intellectual depth, eloquence and dedication to public service made him a respected figure, whose contributions left a lasting imprint on Bayelsa State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria.
“I join Governor Douye Diri, his family, the Government and people of Bayelsa State, friends and associates in mourning Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo,” Oborevwori said.
“He was a team player, a dependable partner in leadership and a fountain of wisdom. His death is a painful reminder of the fragility of life.”
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The Delta governor also prayed for divine comfort and strength for Governor Diri, the Ewhrudjakpo family and the people of Bayelsa State, urging them to find solace in the legacies of service and dedication left behind by the late deputy governor.
“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I pray that God grants Governor Douye Diri, his family and all who mourn him the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
Senator Ewhrudjakpo, who served as Deputy Governor under Governor Douye Diri, was widely admired across the Niger Delta for his deep understanding of governance and his distinctive use of proverbs in public discourse.
