List of governors of Ebonyi State

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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


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References

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  1. ^ "Ebonyi State Government". www.ebonyistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  2. ^ "2023: Ebonyi governorship and zoning controversy". The Sun Nigeria. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  3. ^ Banjo, Noah (2022-03-08). "BREAKING: Court sacks Umahi, deputy over defection to APC". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  4. ^ Olabimtan, Bolanle (2022-03-08). "Court sacks Umahi, deputy over defection to APC". TheCable. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  5. ^ "Nwifuru sworn in as Ebonyi's 4th executive governor – The Sun Nigeria". The Sun Nigeria. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  6. ^ Nnachi, Edward (2023-05-29). "Nwifuru sworn in as Umahi's successor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-09.