Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri yesterday appointed Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor. The position became vacant following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025.
Until his new appointment, the provincial pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Province One, Akpe was Diri’s Chief of Staff. The House of Assembly has confirmed his appointment. Akpe was told to take a bow and go because he was once a member of the Assembly.
