Governors of Delta State
Complete list of all 10 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 10 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Delta State (2026)
Sheriff Oborevwori
Governor of Delta State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Delta State Governor Records
Full List of Delta State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Chijiuba Ochulor | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Felix Ibru | SDP | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Abdulkadir Shehu | Military | 1993 – 1993 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Bassey Asuquo | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Ibrahim Kefas | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | James Ibori | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Emmanuel Uduaghan | PDP | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Ifeanyi Okowa | PDP | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Sheriff Oborevwori | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Delta State
Luke Chijiuba Ochulor
Military Administrator and first administrator of Delta State following its creation in August 1991.
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
Felix Ibru
First elected civilian Governor of Delta State during the short-lived Third Republic.
Abdulkadir Shehu
Military Administrator during the transition following the termination of the Third Republic.
Bassey Asuquo
Military Administrator of Delta State during the Abacha era.
Ibrahim Kefas
Military Administrator of Delta State until the transition to elected civilian government.
James Ibori
Governor of Delta State for two consecutive terms during the Fourth Republic.
Emmanuel Uduaghan
Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015. His administration focused on infrastructure, health, education and economic development.
Ifeanyi Okowa
Governor of Delta State for two terms. His administration promoted infrastructure, human capital development, healthcare, education and economic programmes.
Sheriff Oborevwori
Incumbent Governor of Delta State. He was elected in 2023 and subsequently moved from the PDP to the APC in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions — Delta State Governor
Who is the current governor of Delta State?
The current governor of Delta State is Sheriff Oborevwori, of the APC. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Delta State Governor?
The current Delta State Governor is Sheriff Oborevwori.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Delta State?
The Deputy Governor of Delta State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Delta State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Delta State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Delta State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Delta State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Delta State Governor?
The spouse of the current Delta State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Delta State Government House?
The Delta State Governor's official residence and office is the Delta State Government House in Asaba.
How many governors has Delta State had?
Delta State has had 10 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 10 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Delta State?
The first governor of Delta State was Luke Chijiuba Ochulor, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.