Deputy governor of Bayelsa State
| Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 24 February 2026Peter Akpe | |
| Executive branch of the Government of Bayelsa State | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honorable (alternative) |
| Member of | Executive Council |
| Seat | Yenagoa |
| Term length | Four years |
| Inaugural holder | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Formation | 1 October 1996 |
| Salary | ₦2,112,215 |
| Website | https://bayelsastate.gov.ng/ |
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State is the second-highest-ranking official in the executive branch of the state government, serving directly under the Governor of Bayelsa State. The office was established on October 1, 1996, following the creation of Bayelsa State from Rivers State during the regime of General Sani Abacha.
The Deputy Governor is elected alongside the Governor on a joint ticket by popular vote and serves a four-year term, renewable once for a maximum of eight years. The current Deputy Governor is the Hon. Peter Akpe who was confirmed on 24 February 2026 by the State House Assembly. Akpe took over the vacant office after the death of his predecessor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on 11 December 2025.