Governors of Anambra State
Complete list of all 14 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 14 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Anambra State (2026)
Chukwuma Charles Soludo
Governor of Anambra State
| Party | APGA |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2022 (4 years in 2026) |
Anambra State Governor Records
Full List of Anambra State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Abulu | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo | APGA | 2022 – 2026 (current) | 4 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka Ezeife | SDP | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Dabo Aliyu | — | 1993 – 1993 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Mike Attah | Military | 1993 – 1996 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Rufai Garba | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Emmanuel Ukaegbu | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Chinwoke Mbadinuju | PDP | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Chris Ngige | PDP | 2003 – 2006 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Peter Obi | APGA | 2006 – 2006 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Virginia Etiaba | APGA | 2006 – 2007 | 1 yr | Former |
| 12 | Peter Obi | APGA | 2007 – 2014 | 7 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Willie Obiano | APGA | 2014 – 2022 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Charles Chukwuma Soludo | APGA | 2022 – 2026 (current) | 4 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Anambra State
Joseph Abulu
Military Administrator — appointed when the present Anambra State was created on 27 August 1991.
Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Chukwuemeka Ezeife
Civilian Governor — first elected Governor of the present Anambra State during the short-lived Third Republic.
Dabo Aliyu
Acting Administrator — briefly served during the transition following the collapse of the Third Republic.
Mike Attah
Military Administrator — served during the military administration of General Sani Abacha.
Rufai Garba
Military Administrator — served from 1996 until August 1998 during the Abacha and transition period.
Emmanuel Ukaegbu
Military Administrator — served until the restoration of democratic government in May 1999.
Chinwoke Mbadinuju
Civilian Governor — elected Governor of Anambra State in 1999 and served until May 2003.
Chris Ngige
Civilian Governor — elected in 2003 and served until March 2006.
Peter Obi
Civilian Governor — first period in office from March to November 2006.
Virginia Etiaba
Acting Governor — became Governor in November 2006 after the impeachment of Peter Obi and became Nigeria's first female state governor. She left office in February 2007 after the courts restored Peter Obi.
Peter Obi
Civilian Governor — returned to office in February 2007 following a court ruling and served until March 2014, completing the term to which he was originally elected.
Willie Obiano
Civilian Governor — served two terms from March 2014 to March 2022 after winning the 2013 and 2017 governorship elections.
Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Civilian Governor — elected in 2021 and sworn in on 17 March 2022. He was re-elected in the 8 November 2025 governorship election after winning all 21 Local Government Areas.
Frequently Asked Questions — Anambra State Governor
Who is the current governor of Anambra State?
The current governor of Anambra State is Chukwuma Charles Soludo, of the APGA. He has been in office since 2022.
What is the full name of the Anambra State Governor?
The current Anambra State Governor is Chukwuma Charles Soludo.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Anambra State?
The Deputy Governor of Anambra State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Anambra State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Anambra State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Anambra State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Anambra State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Anambra State Governor?
The spouse of the current Anambra State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Anambra State Government House?
The Anambra State Governor's official residence and office is the Anambra State Government House in Awka.
How many governors has Anambra State had?
Anambra 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 Anambra State?
The first governor of Anambra State was Joseph Abulu, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.