Deputy Governor of Abia State
Incumbent
Ikechukwu Emetu
since 29 May 2023
StyleHis Excellency
The Honorable (alternative)
Term lengthFour years
Websitehttp://www.abiastate.gov.ng

The Deputy Governor of Abia State is the second-highest official of the Government of Abia State, Nigeria, who acts as the subordinate to the Governor. The deputy governor is selected as a running-mate by the gubernatorial nominee of a party after the primary elections.[1] On 29 May 2023, Ikechukwu Emetu was sworn-in as the current deputy governor of Abia state after he was elected into office during the 2023 gubernatorial election in Abia State.[2]

Qualifications

As in the case of the governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as deputy governor, a person must:

  • be at least thirty-five (35) years of age;
  • be a Nigerian citizen by birth;
  • be a member of a political party with endorsement by that political party;
  • have School Certificate or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

The deputy governor assists the governor in exercising primary assignments and is also eligible to replace a dead, impeached, absent or ill governor as required by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State Executive". Nigeria Law. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  2. ↑ Udeajah, Gordi (30 May 2023). "Otti sworn in, promises better Abia". The Guardian. Umuahia. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
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