The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as the deputy governor of the state.
His appointment follows the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the former deputy governor, who passed away in December 2025.
Akpe, a pastor, was nominated for the position after serving as chief of staff to Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa State.
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An ordained cleric of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akpe has a career spanning the civil service and partisan politics. He previously worked in the Rivers and Bayelsa state civil services before fully venturing into politics.
Akpe represented his constituency in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly for two terms between 2011 and 2019, during which he served as majority leader.
He also served as a commissioner from 2008 to 2011 under the administration of Seriake Dickson.
The confirmation paves the way for Akpe’s swearing-in as deputy governor.
What Happened to Former Deputy Governor
His predecessor, Ewhrudjakpo, died on December 12, 2025, after collapsing in his office while attending to official duties.
He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead.
Before his death, Ewhrudjakpo, who had served as deputy governor since 2020, was embroiled in a political dispute following Governor Diri’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He had filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, alleging plans by the Bayelsa State House of Assembly to impeach him over his refusal to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform on which both men were elected.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
