Governors of Imo State
Complete list of all 17 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 17 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Imo State (2026)
Hope Uzodimma
Governor of Imo State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2020 (6 years in 2026) |
Imo State Governor Records
Full List of Imo State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ndubuisi Kanu | Military | 1976 – 1977 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Sen. Hope Uzodimma | APC | 2020 – 2026 (current) | 6 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Adekunle Lawal | Military | 1977 – 1978 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Sunday Ajibade Adenihun | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe | NPP | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Ike Nwachukwu | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 7 | Allison Amakoduna Madueke | Military | 1985 – 1986 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Amadi Ikwechegh | Military | 1986 – 1990 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Anthony E. Oguguo | Military | 1990 – 1992 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Evan Enwerem | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | James N. J. Aneke | Military | 1993 – 1996 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Tanko Zubairu | Military | 1996 – 1999 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Achike Udenwa | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Ikedi G. Ohakim | PPA / PDP | 2007 – 2011 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 15 | Rochas Anayo Okorocha | APGA / APC | 2011 – 2019 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 16 | Emeka Ihedioha | PDP | 2019 – 2020 | 1 yr | Former |
| 17 | Hope Uzodimma | APC | 2020 – 2026 (current) | 6 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Imo State
Ndubuisi Kanu
Military Governor — first governor of Imo State following its creation from the former East Central State.
Sen. Hope Uzodimma
Adekunle Lawal
Military Governor — succeeded Ndubuisi Kanu during the military administration.
Sunday Ajibade Adenihun
Military Governor — served until the return to civilian government in October 1979.
Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe
Civilian Governor — first elected governor of Imo State during the Second Republic. He served from 1 October 1979 until the military coup of December 1983.
Ike Nwachukwu
Military Governor — appointed after the December 1983 military coup.
Allison Amakoduna Madueke
Military Governor — served during the military administration following the 1985 change of government.
Amadi Ikwechegh
Military Governor — administered Imo State during the Babangida military era.
Anthony E. Oguguo
Military Governor — served during the transition period leading into the Third Republic.
Evan Enwerem
Civilian Governor — elected governor during the short-lived Third Republic.
James N. J. Aneke
Military Administrator — appointed following the return to military rule in December 1993.
Tanko Zubairu
Military Administrator — served during the final years of military rule before the return to democratic government in May 1999.
Achike Udenwa
Civilian Governor — elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2003. He served two consecutive terms.
Ikedi G. Ohakim
Civilian Governor — elected in 2007 and served one four-year term.
Rochas Anayo Okorocha
Civilian Governor — served two consecutive terms from 2011 to 2019.
Emeka Ihedioha
Civilian Governor — elected in 2019 and served until the Supreme Court judgement of January 2020 removed his administration.
Hope Uzodimma
Civilian Governor — sworn in on 15 January 2020 following the Supreme Court judgement. He was re-elected in November 2023 and remains Governor of Imo State.
Frequently Asked Questions — Imo State Governor
Who is the current governor of Imo State?
The current governor of Imo State is Hope Uzodimma, of the APC. He has been in office since 2020.
What is the full name of the Imo State Governor?
The current Imo State Governor is Hope Uzodimma.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Imo State?
The Deputy Governor of Imo State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Imo State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Imo State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Imo State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Imo State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Imo State Governor?
The spouse of the current Imo State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Imo State Government House?
The Imo State Governor's official residence and office is the Imo State Government House in Owerri.
How many governors has Imo State had?
Imo State has had 17 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 17 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Imo State?
The first governor of Imo State was Ndubuisi Kanu, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.