Abia state was formed on the 27th of August, 1991, following her split from Imo state. From her formation till date, nine governors and administrators has led the state. Below is the list of the governors and administrators.
| NAME | PARTY | TITLE | PERIOD |
| Frank Ajobena | Military | Administrator | Aug. 1991 – Jan. 1992 |
| Ogbonnaya Onu | NRC | Governor | Jan. 1992 – Nov. 1993 |
| Chinyere Ikw Nwosu | Military | Administrator | Dec. 1993 – Sept. 1994 |
| Temi Ejoor | Military | Administrator | Sept. 1994 – Aug. 1996 |
| Moses Fasanya | Military | Administrator | Aug. 1996 – Aug. 1998 |
| Anthony Obi | Military | Administrator | Aug. 1998 – May 1999 |
| Orji Uzor Kalu | PDP | Governor | May 1999 – May 2007 |
| Theodore A. Orji | PPA | Governor | May 2007 – May 2015 |
| Okezie Ikpeazu | PDP | Governor | May 2015 – date |
