Following the creation of the state in the south-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Ebonyi, in the month of October, year 1996, the state has been led by three governors and two administrators in total. Below is the list of the administrators and governors from 1996 till date.
NAME | PARTY | TITLE | PERIOD |
Walter Feghabo | Military | Administrator | Oct 1996 – Aug. 1998 |
Simeon Oduoye | Military | Administrator | Aug 1998 – May 1999 |
Sam Egwu | PDP | Governor | May 1999 – May 2007 |
Martin Elechi | PDP | Governor | May 2007 – May 2015 |
Dave Umahi | PDP/APC | Governor | May 2015 – date |