Diri Hails Akpe’s Performance, Says Deputy Has Justified His Appointment

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri, has described his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, as the right choice for the position, saying his appointment had been justified by Akpe’s performance and acceptance by the people.
Diri stated this on Sunday at a grand reception organised by the Ebedebiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area to honour Akpe.
The governor said the large turnout at the event demonstrated the deputy governor’s popularity and acceptance among his people, describing the reception as a show of love, unity and solidarity.
Diri said he was convinced that he had made the right decision in selecting Akpe as his deputy, praising him for his humility, loyalty, competence and abi...