Governors of Adamawa State
Complete list of all 14 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 14 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Adamawa State (2026)
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Governor of Adamawa State
| Party | PDP |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
Adamawa State Governor Records
Full List of Adamawa State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abubakar Salihu | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Saleh Michika | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Gregory Agboneni | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Mustapha Ismail | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Joe Kalu-Igboama | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Ahmadu Hussaini | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Boni Haruna | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Murtala Nyako | PDP | 2007 – 2012 | 5 yrs | Former |
| 10 | James Ngilari | PDP | 2015 – 2015 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Bala Ngilari | PDP | 2015 – 2015 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | PDP | 2014 – 2015 | 1 yr | Former |
| 13 | Jibrilla Bindow | APC | 2015 – 2019 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | PDP | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Adamawa State
Abubakar Salihu
Military Governor / Administrator associated with the transition from Gongola State to the newly created Adamawa State.
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Saleh Michika
First elected civilian Governor of Adamawa State during the Third Republic.
Gregory Agboneni
Military Administrator during the period of military rule following the 1993 political transition.
Mustapha Ismail
Military Administrator of Adamawa State.
Joe Kalu-Igboama
Military Administrator of Adamawa State.
Ahmadu Hussaini
Military Administrator who served during the final period of military government before the return to democratic rule.
Boni Haruna
Elected civilian Governor of Adamawa State. Served two terms during the Fourth Republic.
Murtala Nyako
Elected Governor of Adamawa State and former Nigerian naval officer. His administration ended following impeachment proceedings in 2014 after a period involving acting leadership.
James Ngilari
Became Governor following the judicial resolution of the succession issue after the impeachment of Murtala Nyako.
Bala Ngilari
Served as Governor during the transition period before the 2015 election.
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Served as Acting Governor of Adamawa State following the impeachment of Murtala Nyako.
Jibrilla Bindow
Elected Governor of Adamawa State in 2015 and served one term.
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Elected Governor in 2019 and re-elected in 2023. He remains the incumbent Governor of Adamawa State in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions — Adamawa State Governor
Who is the current governor of Adamawa State?
The current governor of Adamawa State is Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, of the PDP. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Adamawa State Governor?
The current Adamawa State Governor is Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State?
The Deputy Governor of Adamawa State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Adamawa State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Adamawa State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Adamawa State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Adamawa State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Adamawa State Governor?
The spouse of the current Adamawa State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Adamawa State Government House?
The Adamawa State Governor's official residence and office is the Adamawa State Government House in Yola.
How many governors has Adamawa State had?
Adamawa State has had 14 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 14 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Adamawa State?
The first governor of Adamawa State was Abubakar Salihu, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.