The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025.
Akpe, who previously served as Chief of Staff at Government House, Yenagoa, was nominated by Governor Douye Diri. A seasoned public administrator and politician, he is a former two-term member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and rose through the civil service to the rank of Director before taking on senior political roles, including Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Chief of Staff.
A holder of a PhD and also a Christian minister, Akpe is often addressed as Hon. (Dr) or Pastor Peter Akpe. His confirmation reflects his extensive experience in governance and public administration.
The appointment follows the death of Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed during official duties and later passed away at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa. In response, Governor Diri declared three days of mourning, directing that flags be flown at half-mast and describing Ewhrudjakpo’s death as “a great loss to the Government and people of Bayelsa State and the nation.”
