The former Chief of Staff to Governor Duoye Diri, Pastor Peter Akpe has emerged as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly confirmed his nomination on Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the former Deputy Governor who died in office on 11 December 2025. Pastor Akpe’s confirmation followed his nomination by Governor Douye Diri, with lawmakers approving the appointment after a successful screening exercise during plenary in Yenagoa. The new Deputy Governor, is a clergyman, administrator, and…
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