Bayelsa Assembly confirms Peter Akpe as deputy governor
Bayelsa state House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Dr Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of the state, The Nation has learnt. Dr Peter Akpe is the current Chief
Bayelsa state House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Dr Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of the state, The Nation has learnt.
Dr Peter Akpe is the current Chief of Staff to Gov Douye Diri and hails from Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa West Senatorial District.
His nomination restores political balance and assuages the concerns about zoning raised by of some stakeholders from Bayelsa West Senatorial District, who feared the emergence of another candidate outside the zone, The Nation gathered.
He was appointed in March 2024, and previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff (2020-2023), Acting Chief of Staff (2023-Feb 2024), Head of Administration, and member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
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A veteran public administrator with a PhD in Administration & Planning.
Dr Akpe worked in both the Rivers and Bayelsa State Civil Service for over 20 years and retired as Assistant Director.
He also served as Head of Administration, Office of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State (2006–2007), Commissioner with the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Service Commission (2008–2011), a two-term member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and was Leader of the House between 2011 and 2019.
The astute administrator is a fellow of several professional bodies, a 5th Degree Black Belter and Certified Kukiwon Coach in Taekwondo, and is currently the Pastor-in-Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Bayelsa Province 1 and a part-time Lecturer with the Redeemed Christian Bible College, University of Ede, Osun State.
