Nwachinemere Kalu-Agba, a Nigerian-born public official, has once again been entrusted with leadership in the United States, successfully securing re-election as the Deputy Mayor (Mayor Pro Tem) of the City of Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, for another two-year term ending in 2027.
The news of his victory was first made public on Sunday, the 16th of November, 2025, via a Facebook post by Peter Agba Kalu, who offered congratulations and urged a public celebration of the achievement.
Kalu-Agba’s return to the Deputy Mayor role follows a mandatory hiatus triggered by state legislation. He had previously held the Deputy Mayor position but had to step down in accordance with a new state law, which stipulates a two-year tenure for the Mayor Pro Tem, after which a new official must be elected.
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This specific law also bars immediate re-election until after another cycle, allowing former holders to contest again if they choose. After his successor’s term concluded, Kalu-Agba successfully sought the office again. He will now continue to serve concurrently as both Deputy Mayor and council member, as he also serves as a City Council representative for his district.
His current municipal commitments are firmly set for the next few years. His current four-year city council mandate is expected to lapse in 2027, when he may decide whether to seek re-election.