Nwachinemere Kalu-Agba, a Nigerian-born public official in the United States, has secured a new two-year term as Deputy Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem) of Orangeburg, South Carolina—marking a renewed milestone in his political career and in the Nigerian diaspora community.
The announcement of his re-election was shared on Sunday through a congratulatory Facebook post by Peter Agba Kalu, who encouraged Nigerians at home and abroad to celebrate the achievement.
Kalu-Agba, who also serves as a member of the Orangeburg City Council representing his district, previously held the Deputy Mayor position but was required to step aside after South Carolina enacted a law limiting the Mayor Pro Tem tenure to two years. The regulation bars back-to-back service, forcing officeholders to wait through a full term before becoming eligible again.
With his successor completing the mandatory cycle, Kalu-Agba was cleared to return to the office and has now been voted back into the role. He will continue balancing his responsibilities as both Deputy Mayor and a City Council representative.
His current City Council term runs until 2027, after which he is expected to decide whether he will seek another mandate.
The news has been met with widespread applause, with many within the Nigerian diaspora calling his re-election a testament to growing African representation and leadership in U.S. public service.
