By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Nigerian-born public official Nwachinemere Kalu-Agba has been re-elected as Deputy Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem) of the City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, securing another two-year term set to run until 2027.
According to Daily Post, the announcement of his return to office was made on Sunday through a Facebook post by Peter Agba Kalu, who congratulated him and encouraged public celebration of the achievement.
Kalu-Agba, who also serves as a City Council representative for his district, previously occupied the Deputy Mayor position but stepped down in line with a new state law.
The law mandates a two-year tenure for the Mayor Pro Tem and requires the election of a new official afterward, before a previous holder may be eligible to contest again.
The regulation also prohibits immediate re-election to the role, a provision designed to ensure rotation and broaden leadership opportunities in local government.
Following the completion of his successor’s term, Kalu-Agba returned to the position and is now set to serve concurrently as both Deputy Mayor and council member.
With his reinstatement, Kalu-Agba will continue to serve in a dual capacity, retaining his seat on the City Council while also discharging his duties as Deputy Mayor.
His current four-year mandate as a city council member is due to end in 2027, at which point he may choose to seek re-election.