Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, don shower praises on him deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, say choosing am as Deputy Governor na one of the best political decisions wey him don ever make.
Diri yarn so during one colourful reception wey Ebedebiri community for Sagbama Local Government Area organise to celebrate their son, Dr Peter Akpe.
According to the governor, the massive crowd wey full the venue show say Akpe no just get title for government, but him also get the love, respect and acceptance of him people.
Diri talk say from day one, him know say Akpe na the right man for the job because of him humility, loyalty, wisdom and experience.
The governor thank Ebedebiri people and the entire Tarakiri Kingdom for the overwhelming support and unity dem show, adding say peace, togetherness and community spirit na the key to progress and development.
Diri also use Akpe life journey encourage young people and ordinary Nigerians wey dey struggle.
According to am, Akpe come from very humble background but through God’s grace, hard work and dedication, e rise reach one of the highest political offices for Bayelsa State.
He add say apart from Akpe capacity to work, one thing wey make am stand out na him humility and loyalty.
For him own remarks, Deputy Governor Peter Akpe thank Governor Diri, him family, traditional rulers and the entire Ebedebiri community for standing by am.
Akpe say serving under Governor Diri don teach am valuable lessons about patience, tolerance, humility and peaceful leadership.
He pray make God continue to strengthen and protect the governor as him administration dey move the state forward.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Dr Heineken Lokpobiri, also join others praise the deputy governor.
According to am, Bayelsa West people dey proud of Akpe because him don serve diligently in different government positions before becoming deputy governor.
Lokpobiri remind the gathering say Akpe don serve as councillor, administrator, Majority Leader for House of Assembly, Chief of Staff and now Deputy Governor.
Many top politicians, lawmakers, traditional rulers and community leaders wey attend the event describe Akpe as a man wey get integrity, competence, humility and fear of God.
Dem also hail Governor Diri for spotting and choosing the deputy governor, while pledging continued support for the Prosperity Administration.
As the celebration end, one thing clear from the event be say Peter Akpe don cement him place not only for government but also for the hearts of many Bayelsans, with many people believing say bigger responsibilities still dey wait for am in future.
