Bayelsa Assembly confirms Peter Akpe as deputy gov

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Pastor Peter Akpe as the states new Deputy Governor. Until his appointment, Akpe served as the Chief of Staff to Governor Duoye Diri. The assembly confirmed Akpes appointment during its plenary session on Tuesday morning,February 24. Akpes nomination comes after the sudden demise of the former deputy governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who slumped and passed away inside his office on December 11, 2025.The post Bayelsa Assembly confirms Peter Akpe as deputy gov appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.