Deputy Governor of Bayelsa state, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on Thursday reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, the state capital.
The incident reportedly happened while he was in his office, prompting an emergency response.
Security operatives have cordoned off the hospital, and top government officials have visited to express concern.
Attempts to reach the deputy governor’s media aide, Mr. Doubara Atasi, for comment, was unsuccessful.
However, the hospital management said the deputy governor is receiving the best possible care and is stable.
At the time of filing this report, no official statement has been released regarding the cause of his health scare.
