Peter Akpe
NigeriapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Peter Akpe is the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, having been sworn in on February 25, 2026, following the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. A pastor in The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Akpe's appointment was influenced by intense spiritual considerations and a desire for divine direction, as highlighted by Governor Douye Diri during a thanksgiving service honoring Akpe's new role.
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Dr Peter Akpe, the Deputy Governor, assured the commitment of the Bayelsa State Government to funding critical development projects.
Bayelsa pledges counterpart funding for road projectsThe Punch·Nigeria· 2026-09-23
Nigeria· 2026-09-23
Peter Akpe, a pastor in The Redeemed Christian Church of God, was sworn in as the new deputy governor.
'Spiritual Pressure' Influenced Deputy Gov ChoiThe Punch·Nigeria· 2026-06-21
Nigeria· 2026-06-21
