Governors of Abia State
Complete list of all 11 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 11 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Abia State (2026)
Alex Otti
Governor of Abia State
| Party | LP |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Abia State Governor Records
Full List of Abia State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Ajobena | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Alex Chioma Otti | LP | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Ogbonnaya Onu | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Chinyere Ike Nwosu | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Temi Ejoor | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Moses Fasanya | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Anthony Obi | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Orji Uzor Kalu | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Theodore Orji | PPA | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Okezie Ikpeazu | PDP | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Alex Otti | LP | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Abia State
Frank Ajobena
Military Administrator — first administrator after state creation
Alex Chioma Otti
Ogbonnaya Onu
First civilian Governor — Third Republic
Chinyere Ike Nwosu
Military Administrator
Temi Ejoor
Military Administrator
Moses Fasanya
Military Administrator
Anthony Obi
Military Administrator
Orji Uzor Kalu
Civilian Governor — two terms (later PPA)
Theodore Orji
Civilian Governor — two terms (later PDP)
Okezie Ikpeazu
Civilian Governor — two terms
Alex Otti
Civilian Governor — incumbent (Labour Party)
Frequently Asked Questions — Abia State Governor
Who is the current governor of Abia State?
The current governor of Abia State is Alex Otti, of the LP. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Abia State Governor?
The current Abia State Governor is Alex Otti.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Abia State?
The Deputy Governor of Abia State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Abia State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Abia State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Abia State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Abia State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Abia State Governor?
The spouse of the current Abia State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Abia State Government House?
The Abia State Governor's official residence and office is the Abia State Government House in Umuahia.
How many governors has Abia State had?
Abia State has had 11 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 11 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Abia State?
The first governor of Abia State was Frank Ajobena, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.