List of governors of Ebonyi State
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2021) |
Ebonyi State, Nigeria has been led by governors and administrators since its creation in October 1996 from the old Abakaliki division of Enugu State and old Afikpo division of Abia State by Abacha's government.[1]
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party | Deputy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Feghabo | Administrator | 7 October 1996 | August 1998 | Military | ||
| Simeon Oduoye | Administrator | August 1998 | May 1999 | Military | ||
| Sam Egwu[2] | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP | Emmanuel Isu | |
| Martin Elechi | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2015 | PDP | Dave Umahi | |
| Dave Umahi[3][4] | Governor | 29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | PDP APC January 2021 |
Eric Kelechi Igwe | Defected to the APC, was sacked by Federal High Court, but was reinstated by Court of Appeal |
| Francis Nwifuru[5][6] | Governor | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent | APC | Patricia Obila |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ebonyi State Government". www.ebonyistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
- ^ "2023: Ebonyi governorship and zoning controversy". The Sun Nigeria. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (2022-03-08). "BREAKING: Court sacks Umahi, deputy over defection to APC". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ^ Olabimtan, Bolanle (2022-03-08). "Court sacks Umahi, deputy over defection to APC". TheCable. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ^ "Nwifuru sworn in as Ebonyi's 4th executive governor – The Sun Nigeria". The Sun Nigeria. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ^ Nnachi, Edward (2023-05-29). "Nwifuru sworn in as Umahi's successor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-09.