The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Pastor Peter Akpe as the deputy governor of the state.
Before he was appointed the deputy governor, Pastor Akpe served as Governor Douye Diri’s chief of staff.
The latest appointment follows the death of the late deputy governor, Dr. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who died in December 2025 at the age of 60.
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Akpe is a former two-term member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
He rose through the civil service to the rank of director before moving into senior political roles, including deputy chief of staff and acting chief of staff.
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He holds a PhD and is also known as a Christian minister.
Pastor Peter Akpe, whose full name is Pastor Hon. Dr. Peter Pereotubo Akpe has been confirmed as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. On February 24, 2026, the Bayelsa State House of Assembly unanimously approved his appointment following a nomination by Governor Douye Diri. This move fills the vacancy left by the late Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on December 11, 2025.
Before his elevation to deputy governor, Akpe served as Chief of Staff to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa, having previously held positions as Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Chief of Staff. His political career includes two terms as a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2019, during which he served as Majority Leader throughout his tenure. He also has experience in the civil services of both Rivers and Bayelsa states before fully transitioning into partisan politics.
Akpe holds a Ph.D. in Educational Management and is recognised for his multifaceted background beyond politics and administration. He is an ordained pastor and serves as the Provincial Pastor-in-Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Bayelsa Province 1. Additionally, he works as a part-time lecturer at the Redeemed Christian Bible College, University of Ede, in Osun State.
Hailing from Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, the same area as his predecessor, Akpe brings a blend of legislative experience, executive coordination skills, educational expertise, and religious leadership to his new role. His confirmation paves the way for his swearing-in, strengthening the executive team under Governor Diri’s administration.
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