Governor of Abia State explained

Post:Governor
Body:Abia State
Insignia:Abia State Governor insignia.png
Insigniasize:100
Insigniacaption:Seal of the governor
Flag:Abia State Flag.gif
Flagsize:125
Flagborder:yes
Flagcaption:Flag of Abia State
Incumbent:Alex Otti
Incumbentsince:29 May 2023
Department:Executive Branch of the Abia State Government
Type:
Member Of:
Residence:Abia State Government House
Seat:Umuahia
Appointer:Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship
Termlength:Four years
Termlength Qualified:renewable once
Constituting Instrument:Constitution of Nigeria
Inaugural:Frank Ajobena
Deputy:Deputy Governor of Abia State

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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sunday . Ochogwu . Inauguration: Abia residents set agenda for Otti . . 29 May 2023 . 17 January 2024 .