Nwachinemere Kalu-Agba, a Nigerian-born public official, has been re-elected as Deputy Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem) of the City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, for a two-year term ending in 2027.
His re-election was announced on Sunday via a Facebook post by Peter Agba Kalu, who congratulated him and called for a public celebration.
Kalu-Agba, who also serves as a City Council representative for his district, previously held the Deputy Mayor position but stepped down in line with a state law that limits the Mayor Pro Tem to a two-year tenure before a new election is required. The law also prevents immediate re-election, though former officeholders may contest again after a cycle.
He has now returned to the position following the completion of his successor’s tenure and will continue serving simultaneously as Deputy Mayor and City Council member.
His current four-year city council term will end in 2027, at which point he may choose whether to seek re-election.
This milestone highlights the growing influence of Nigerian-born officials in U.S. local governance.
