Deputy Governor of Abia State
| Deputy Governor of Abia State | |
|---|---|
since 28 May 2015 | |
| Style | His Excellency The Honorable (alternative) |
| Term length | Four years |
| Website | http://www.abiastate.gov.ng |
The Deputy Governor of Abia State is the second-highest official of the Government of Abia State 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 28 May 2015, Ude Oko Chukwu was sworn-in as the current Deputy Governor of Abia State after he was elected into office during the 2015 Nigerian election.[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 he or she is also eligible to replace a dead, impeached, absent or ill Governor as required by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "State Executive". Nigeria Law. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Stephen Ukandu (1 June 2015). "Abia House gets new Speaker". The Punch. Retrieved 2 October 2015.