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Deputy governor of Ondo State
Nigerian state official From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
Olayide Adelami is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 1 February 2024.[1]
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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
See also
References
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