File: Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Peter Akpe
The chiefs, elders, women and youths of Yenezue-Gene Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have been commended for conducting a peaceful election of a new paramount ruler for the community.
The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, gave the commendation while receiving a report on the election from the Obenibe of Epie Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, King Malla Sasime, at his office in Government House, Yenagoa, on Thursday.
Akpe expressed appreciation to the Obenibe and other stakeholders in Epie Kingdom for the various roles they played, culminating in the peaceful conduct of the election.
The deputy governor particularly commended King Sasime for his commitment to peace and development in his domain, stressing that the role he played in the Yenezue-Gene election was another eloquent testimony to the Obenibe’s capability to deliver on any assignment entrusted to him.
