Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of Bayelsa.

Mr Akpe's appointment was confirmed during plenary on Tuesday morning, following his nomination by Governor Douye Diri.

According to Section 191 of the Nigerian Constitution, a governor nominates a replacement deputy governor, subject to confirmation by the state assembly in the event of a vacancy.

The development fills the vacancy created by the death of former Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025. His death occurred weeks after Governor Diri defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in November 2025.

Mr Ewhrudjakpo had declined to joi...