By Akpos Oghenetega,
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Pastor Peter Pereotubo Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The confirmation followed deliberations during Tuesday's plenary.
Akpe, who arrived at the Assembly complex accompanied by supporters chanting congratulatory slogans, was accorded recognition by lawmakers in line with parliamentary tradition.
In acknowledgement of his previous service as a former Majority Leader of the House, legislators asked him to take a bow and leave.
Before his nomination, Akpe served as Chief of Staff to Governor Douye Diri.
A seasoned administrator and politician, Akpe holds a PhD in Administration and Planning from the University of Port Harcourt.
He has held several public offices, including Head of Administration in the Office of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Commissioner in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly Service Commission, and Leader of the House in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
He also served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Acting Chief of Staff at the Bayelsa State Government House.
Beyond public service, Akpe is a pastor and part-time lecturer at the Redeemed Christian Bible College, University of Ede, Osun State.
He hails from the Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area, the same area as his predecessor.
