Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has appointed his chief of staff, Peter Pereotubo Akpe, as deputy governor of the state.
This follows the death of the former deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed and died in his office on December 11, 2025.
When he appeared briefly at the plenary, he was asked to take a bow and go, an honor accorded to former lawmakers.
Akpe was a leader in the State House of Assembly.
Both Akpe and Governor Diri have their maternal home in Ayamasa community in Ekeremor Local Government.
Akpe is a seasoned educator, lawmaker, and politician. He has held various key legislative and executive roles, including Majority Leader of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and Deputy Chief of Staff.
Akpe hails from Ebedebiri, Sagbama Local Government Area.
He has a long history in the Bayelsa State civil service and legislature.
Before venturing into politics, Akpe held key positions in the civil service, including; Head of Administration in the Office of the Deputy Governor (2006-2007) and Commissioner with the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Service Commission.
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