Deputy Governor of Imo State

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Deputy Governor of Imo State
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Incumbent
Placid Njoku

since 15 January 2020
Executive Branch of the
Government of Imo State
Style His Excellency
Member of Imo State Executive Council
Reports to The Governor
Seat Owerri
NominatorThe gubernatorial candidate
Term length four years (renewable once)
Constituting instrument Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Website imostate.gov.ng

The Deputy Governor of Imo State is the political running-mate of the Governor. He serves as the second-in-command to the governor and he's also the second executive officer of the State [1] .On 15 January 2020, Placid Njoku was sworn in as Deputy Governor of Imo State. [2] [3]

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Qualifications

As seen in the case of the Governor, 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) He or She must be above 35 years of age

b) He or She must be a citizen of Imo State by birth

c) He or She must be a member of a political party already registered by The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

d) A school Certificate level or its equivalent [1]

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

I, do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions, that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. So help me God.

Duties

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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 the Federal Republic of Nigeria. [1]

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. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nigeria-law.org. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
  2. "Uzodinma sworn-in as sixth governor of Imo". Vanguard News. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
  3. "Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Deputy Governor Professor Placid Njoku sworn into office". TODAY NEWS AFRICA. 2020-01-15. Retrieved 2020-05-09.