There was panic in Yenagoa on Thursday after the Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, suddenly slumped in his office and was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, for urgent medical attention.
The incident happened in the early afternoon while he was attending to official matters.
Staff members around him were said to have raised immediate alarm as he went down, forcing a rapid medical response from security aides and government officials who were present within the complex.
Hospital sources confirmed that he was quickly moved into the emergency section on arrival.
Medical personnel were seen working swiftly to stabilize him before transferring him to the Intensive Care Unit for closer monitoring.
His condition was described as stable, though doctors are keeping a close watch.
At the moment, there is still no official clarification on what triggered the sudden collapse.
However, some insiders hinted that the episode may be linked to a possible cardiac-related issue.
A senior government source familiar with his schedule remarked that, “He’s a workaholic; he should find time to rest,” stressing that the deputy governor rarely slows down from state duties.
Security around the Federal Medical Centre tightened immediately after his arrival. Officers restricted movement in and out of the facility as top Bayelsa government figures trooped in to check on him.
Attempts to reach his media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, for comments were not successful as of press time.
Attempts to reach his media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, for comments were not successful as of press time.
Medical staff who spoke quietly with our reporter assured that the deputy governor is receiving adequate care and that doctors are confident of his recovery.