Bayelsa Chief of Staff Peter Akpe Becomes State’s New Deputy Governor

Governor Douye Diri has nominated Pastor (Hon.) Peter Pereotubo Akpe, who currently serves as his Chief of Staff, as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State.

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly confirmed the nomination on Tuesday, ending weeks of speculation over who would succeed the late Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on 11 December 2025.

Before his appointment as Chief of Staff at Government House, Akpe was the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly.

He hails from Ebedebiri in Sagbama Local Government Area — the same local government as the late Ewhrudjakpo.