Deputy Governor of Abia State

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]

Deputy Governor of Abia State
Incumbent
Ude Oko Chukwu
since 28 May 2015
StyleHis Excellency
The Honorable (alternative)
Term lengthFour years
Websitehttp://www.abiastate.gov.ng
Abia State
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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
  1. "State Executive". Nigeria Law. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  2. Stephen Ukandu (1 June 2015). "Abia House gets new Speaker". The Punch. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
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