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List of governors of Imo State
This is a list of administrators and governors of Imo State, Nigeria. Imo State was created on 17 March 1976 from part of East Central State.
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndubuisi Kanu | Governor | Mar 1976 | 1977 | Military | |
| Adekunle Lawal | Governor | 1977 | Jul 1978 | Military | |
| Sunday Ajibade Adenihun | Governor | Jul 1978 | Oct 1979 | Military | |
| Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe[1] | Governor | 1 Oct 1979 | 31 Dec 1983 | NPP | Nigerian Second Republic |
| Ike Nwachukwu[2] | Governor | Jan 1984 | Aug 1985 | Military | |
| Allison Amakoduna Madueke[3] | Governor | Aug 1985 | 1986 | Military | |
| Amadi Ikwechegh[4] | Governor | 1986 | 1990 | Military | |
| Anthony E. Oguguo[5] | Governor | Aug 1990 | Jan 1992 | Military | |
| Evan Enwerem[6] | Governor | Jan 1992 | Nov 1993 | NRC | Nigerian Third Republic |
| James N.J. Aneke[7] | Administrator | 9 Dec 1993 | 22 Aug 1996 | Military | |
| Tanko Zubairu[8] | Administrator | 22 Aug 1996 | May 1999 | Military | |
| Achike Udenwa[9] | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP | Nigerian Fourth Republic |
| Ikedi G. Ohakim[10] | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2011 | PPA / PDP | |
| Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha[11][12] | Governor | 29 May 2011 | 29 May 2019 | APC | |
| Emeka Ihedioha[13] | Governor | 29 May 2019 | 15 January 2020 | PDP | |
| Hope Uzodinma[14][15] | Governor | 15 January 2020 | Incumbent | APC |
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