– Akpe recounts journey from humble beginnings
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Sunday, recalled how he picked Dr. Peter Akpe as his new deputy after the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on December 11, 2025.
Governor Diri said he faced intense “spiritual pressure” before his choice of Akpe, a Pastor in The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who was sworn in on February 25, saying divine direction and prayers of men of God were very helpful.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, quoted the governor as speaking on Sunday during a special thanksgiving in honour of Akpe at the RCCG regional headquarters along Sani Abacha Expressway in Yenagoa.
He said God made Akpe available through divine direction and that after working closely with the late Ewhrudjakpo for almost six years, his replacement had to be a perfect match.
