The Deputy Governor of Imo State is the political running-mate of the Governor. He serves as the

second-in-command Second-in-command (2i/c or 2IC) is a title denoting that the holder of the title is the second-highest authority within a certain organisation. Usage In the British Army or Royal Marines, the second-in-command is the deputy commander of a unit, ...

to the governor and he's also the second executive officer of the State.On 15 January 2020,

Placid Njoku Placid Njoku (born 10 February 1947) is a Nigerian politician who currently serves as the Deputy Governor of Imo State. He was instated alongside his running mate Hope Uzodinma (the governor) by the verdict of the Supreme Court annulling the el ...

was sworn in as Deputy Governor of

Imo State Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its n ...

Qualifications

As seen in the case of 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 nominated by the gubernatorial candidate of the political party and is expected to have the same qualification as the governor otherwise their election into office would be nullified. The Deputy Governor shall have the following qualifications: a) Be above 35 years of age b) Be a citizen of

by birth c) Be a member of a political party already registered by The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) d) Possess a school Certificate level or its equivalent

Oath of office

The oath of office is administered by the Chief Judge of the State or any Judge appointed to act in his stead. It's the same oath taken by the Vice President of Nigeria and Commissioners serving in the state

Duties

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 the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Tenure

The Deputy Governor is elected through popular vote on a ticket with the Governor for a term of four years. They may be re-elected for a second term but may not serve for more than two consecutive terms.

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