Bayelsa Lawmakers ratify Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Pastor Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The approval was granted during Tuesday’s plenary session, formally concluding the process to fill the vacant deputy governorship seat. READ ALSO: Bayelsa govt declares three days of mourning for late Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo Before his nomination, Akpe served as Chief of Staff to Governor Douye Diri, a role in which he worked closely with the state’s executive arm. His confirmation now positions him as the second-highest ranking...