Breaking: Bayelsa State Gets New Deputy Governor, Appointment Confirmed
- Bayelsa state has confirmed Pastor Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor following the predecessor’s passing
- Akpe has previously served as chief of staff, coordinating ministries and overseeing policy implementation for the state
- The appointment marks a key leadership transition, with Akpe bringing administrative experience and educational expertise to the role
The Bayelsa state House of Assembly has officially confirmed Pastor Peter Akpe as the state’s new deputy governor.
The official nod was given on Tuesday, February 24.
Source: Twitter
Before this appointment, Akpe served as chief of staff to Governor Douye Diri, playing a key role in the state’s administration.
Akpe's appointment became necessary after the unfortunate passing of the former deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. He had died in December 2025 after suddenly slumping.
He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, where he later passed away.
More details about Pastor Peter Akpe
Akpe, who once served as the majority leader in Bayelsa’s House of Assembly, is from Edebebiri in Sagbama Local Government Area.
He is a pastor with the Redeemed Church of God and holds a doctorate in Educational Management. Known for his strong organizational skills, Akpe has been key in coordinating ministries, overseeing policy work, and helping Governor Douye Diri’s team plan and monitor projects effectively.
With his nomination as deputy governor, Akpe also ensures that the role stays in Sagbama and the Bayelsa West Senatorial District, the home region of the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Bayelsa governor Diri joins APC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Bayelsa state governor Duoye Diri officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political future.
Diri’s move marked a shift in the region’s political landscape, as he joined the APC amid several defections by opposition governors ahead of the 2027 general elections
Two die in Bayelsa funeral accident
In another report, Legit.ng reported that two people died and several others were injured when an 18-seater bus collided with another vehicle along the Toru-Orua axis while en route to Bayelsa deputy governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo’s funeral.
Residents said the driver, who had made multiple trips along the route without adequate rest, dozed off at dawn. The bus lost control, somersaulted several times, and caused fatalities before rescuers arrived at the scene.
The state Commissioner of Police dispatched officers to manage the scene, while injured passengers received emergency care at Toru-Orua Referral Hospital.
Bomb explosion shakes Bayelsa secretariat
Legit.ng had earlier reported that a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday, February 11, at the Bayelsa state Secretariat in Yenagoa. This prompted panic and an immediate emergency response from security agencies.
Police confirmed that the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, Special Drone Unit, and tactical teams contained the blast. An unexploded device was found and safely neutralised, with no casualties or property damage reported at the scene.
Authorities also arrested 60-year-old Pentecost Elijah from Otuan Community in connection with the incident.
Source: Legit.ng
