The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously confirmed the nomination of Hon. (Dr) Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State.
The confirmation followed a rigorous screening process on Thursday, February 13, 2026, after Governor Douye Diri presented Akpe to the Assembly to fill the vacancy created by the sudden death of the former Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, in December 2025.
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Until his confirmation, Akpe served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa. A seasoned public administrator, politician, and Christian minister, he 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 transitioning into senior political roles, including Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Chief of Staff.
Akpe holds a PhD and is widely respected for his administrative competence, integrity, and community service.
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The former Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, died on December 2025 after collapsing in his office while proceeding to a scheduled meeting. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was later confirmed dead.
In a statement issued at the time, Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, described the passing as “deep regret and profound shock.” Governor Diri declared three days of mourning, ordered flags to fly at half-mast, and described Ewhrudjakpo’s death as “a great loss to the Government and people of Bayelsa State and the nation.”
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Governor Diri’s Reaction to the Confirmation Reacting to Akpe’s confirmation, Governor Douye Diri described the new Deputy Governor as “a tested, trusted and capable hand” who will bring continuity, stability and fresh energy to the administration.
“Hon. (Dr) Peter Akpe is a man of proven integrity, administrative experience and deep knowledge of governance. His confirmation is a step forward in our Renewed Hope agenda for Bayelsa. I urge the people to give him the same support they gave the late Deputy Governor,” Diri said.
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The new Deputy Governor is expected to be sworn in shortly.
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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