Abia State has a multi-party political system.[1] The politics of Abia State is governed within the framework of a presidential republic with the Governor of Abia State serving jointly as the head-of-state and head of government. The Governor exercises the executive power vested on him or her directly, although the constitution also authorizes the Deputy Governor and Commissioners to carry out such exercises.[2] Legislative power rests on the shoulders of a 24-member unicameral House of Assembly while the judicial power is exercised directly by the Judiciary of Abia State. Power in Abia State is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judiciary, similarly to the United States.[3]
- ^ Wale Odunsi (7 April 2015). "Four Abia governorship gandidates join PDP, declare support for Ikpeazu". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Abia State Executive Council". Abia State Government. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "The Legislature". Abia State Government. Retrieved 2 October 2015.