There was panic in Yenagoa on Thursday after the Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, immediately slumped in his workplace and was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, for pressing medical consideration.
The incident occurred within the early afternoon whereas he was attending to official issues.
Workers members round him have been mentioned to have raised rapid alarm as he went down, forcing a fast medical response from safety aides and authorities officers who have been current throughout the complicated.
Hospital sources confirmed that he was shortly moved into the emergency part on arrival.
Medical personnel have been seen working swiftly to stabilize him earlier than transferring him to the Intensive Care Unit for nearer monitoring.
His situation was described as steady, although docs are maintaining a detailed watch.
In the meanwhile, there’s nonetheless no official clarification on what triggered the sudden collapse.
Nonetheless, some insiders hinted that the episode could also be linked to a potential cardiac-related concern.
A senior authorities supply conversant in his schedule remarked that, “He’s a workaholic; he ought to discover time to relaxation,” stressing that the deputy governor hardly ever slows down from state duties.
Safety across the Federal Medical Centre tightened instantly after his arrival. Officers restricted motion out and in of the ability as prime Bayelsa authorities figures trooped in to examine on him.
Makes an attempt to achieve his media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, for feedback weren’t profitable as of press time.
Medical employees who spoke quietly with our reporter assured that the deputy governor is receiving sufficient care and that docs are assured of his restoration.