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 of Staff to Gov Douye Diri and hails from Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa West Senatorial District. His nomination restores political balance and assumes the concerns raised by about zoning in the state, The Nation has learnt. 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. A veteran public administrator with a PhD in Administration & Planning. Dr Akpe worked in both the Rivers and Bayelsa State Civil Service for ove...