The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as the state’s new Deputy Governor.
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The approval was granted during plenary on Tuesday.
His appointment comes following the passing of the former Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly collapsed and died in December 2025.
Ewhrudjakpo was buried on January 30, 2026, in his hometown, Ofoni, Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Akpe, a pastor, served as Chief of Staff to Governor Douye Diri, prior to his nomination.
