The Deputy Governor of Abia State is the second-highest official of the
Government of Abia State who acts as the
subordinate
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to the
Governor
A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
. The Deputy Governor is selected as a running-mate by the gubernatorial nominee of a party after the primary elections.
On 28 May 2015,
Ude Oko Chukwu
Rt. Hon. Sir, Ude Oko Chukwu (FCA) (FCA) (born January 1, 1962) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who currently serves as the Deputy Governor of Abia State after he was elected into office in 2015 under the platform of the People's De ...
was sworn-in as the current Deputy Governor of Abia State after he was elected into office during the
2015 Nigerian election.
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.
See also
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Governor of Abia State
The office of the Governor of Abia State is an elective position. The governor of Abia State is the chief executive of the state and its executive branch. Eight different people have served as governor of Abia State since the state was created on ...
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Government of Abia State
References
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Deputy Governors of Abia State
Executive Council of Abia State