Deputy governor of Kwara State
| Deputy Governor of Kwara State | |
|---|---|
 Flag of Kwara State | |
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| Executive Branch of the Kwara State Government | |
| Style |
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| Status | Second highest executive branch officer |
| Member of | |
| Residence | Deputy Governor's House |
| Seat | Ahmadu Bello House |
| Nominator | Gubernatorial candidate |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or, if vacant, Governor via House of Assembly confirmation |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Josiah Adigun Adegoke (Second Republic) |
| Succession | First |
| Website | kwarastate |
The deputy governor of Kwara State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Kwara State, after the governor of Kwara 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.
Kayode Alabi is the current deputy governor of Kwara State, he assumed office on 29 May 2019.[1][2]
Qualifications
As in the case of the Governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as Deputy Governor, a person must:[3][4]
- 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.[5][3]
List of deputy governors
| Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Elected | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incumbent | 6 years, 80 days | All Progressives Congress | 2019 2023 |
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq |
References
- ^ Adebayo, Abdulrazaq (29 May 2023). "Gov Abdulrazaq sworn-in for second term in office". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Promote love, peace, new deputy governor urges Kwarans". Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ a b Constitution, Nigerian (29 March 2014). "Chapter 6. Part 2. Section 193. Executive responsibilities of Deputy". Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ Constitution, Nigerian (29 March 2014). "Chapter 6. Part 2. Section 187. Nomination and election of the Deputy". Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "State Executive". Nigeria Law. Retrieved 2 October 2015.