Deputy Governor of Abia State
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Through Executive (government)
Ikechukwu Emetu is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.
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.
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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.