Governor of Abia State

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Governor of Abia State
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Incumbent
Alex Otti
since 29 May 2023
Executive Branch of the Abia State Government
Style
Type
Member of
Residence Abia State Government House
Seat Umuahia
Appointer Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship
Term length Four years
renewable once
Constituting instrument Constitution of Nigeria
Inaugural holder Frank Ajobena
Formation27 August 1991
(34 years ago) (1991-08-27)
Deputy Deputy Governor of Abia State
Website abiastate.gov.ng

The governor of Abia State is the head of government of Abia State in Nigeria. The governor is the head of the executive branch of the Abia State Government. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Abia State House of Assembly, to convene the legislature and grant pardons.

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When Abia State was created from Imo State in 1991, Group Captain Frank Ajobena was appointed its first governor. Three governors Orji Uzor Kalu (1999–2007), Theodore Orji (2007–2015) and Okezie Ikpeazu (2015–2023) served for two consecutive terms of 4 years.

Since the creation of the state in 1991, 10 people have served as governor, 5 military governors and 5 civilian governors. Ajobena served the shortest term in office of 4 months.

The current governor is Alex Otti, he was sworn in on 29 May 2023. [1]

Qualification

The Constitution of Nigeria requires that an aspiring candidate for the office of Abia State governor must:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sunday, Ochogwu (29 May 2023). "Inauguration: Abia residents set agenda for Otti". Daily Post . Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 17 January 2024.


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