Deputy_Governor_of_Ondo_State

Deputy Governor of Ondo State

Deputy Governor of Ondo State

Second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Ondo State in Nigeria

The deputy governor of Ondo State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Ondo State, Nigeria, after the governor of Ondo State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is directly elected together with the governor to a four-year term of office.

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Olayide Adelami is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 1 February 2024.[1]

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.[2]

List of deputy governors

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Sunday, Ochogwu (1 February 2024). "Adelami takes oath of office as Ondo Deputy Gov". Daily Post. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  2. [2]
    "State Executive". Nigeria Law. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
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