By Rimawaglobalnews Correspondent
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, paving the way for him to assume the second-highest office in the state.
The lawmakers ratified Akpe’s nomination during a plenary session, officially confirming his emergence as deputy governor.
His confirmation clears the final legislative hurdle, and he is expected to be sworn in soon to begin working alongside Governor Douye Diri in advancing the administration’s governance agenda.
Prior to his appointment, Akpe served as Chief of Staff to the governor, where he played a strategic role in coordinating government operations and policy implementation at the Government House in Yenagoa.
He is also widely known for his pastoral work and involvement in religious and community development.
The deputy governorship position became vacant following the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025. Ewhrudjakpo, who had served in the role since 2020, reportedly slumped in his office and was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Yenagoa.
His passing triggered constitutional procedures for the appointment of a successor, with political consultations and stakeholder engagements held across the state in the weeks that followed.
With the Assembly’s approval of Akpe, the succession process has now been concluded, restoring full executive leadership in Bayelsa State and ensuring continuity in governance.
Political observers say his appointment is expected to strengthen the administrative structure of the state government and support ongoing development initiatives.
