Imo state since her formation on the 17th of March 1976 has had sixteen governors and administrators so far. Below are the names of the administrators and governors that has led the state till date.
| NAME | PARTY | TITLE | PERIOD |
| Ndubuisi kanu | Military | Governor | March 1976 – 1977 |
| Adekunle lawal | Military | Governor | 1977 – July 1978 |
| Sunday Ajibade Adenihun | Military | Governor | July 1978 – Oct. 1979 |
| Smuel Onunaka Mbakwe | NPP | Governor | Oct. 1979 – Dec. 1983 |
| Ike Nwachuckwu | Military | Governor | Jan. 1984 – Aug. 1985 |
| Allison Amakoduna Madueke | Military | Governor | Aug. 1985 – 1986 |
| Amadi Ikwechegh | Military | Governor | 1986-1990 |
| Anthony e. Oguguo | Military | Governor | Aug. 1990 – Jan. 1992 |
| Evan Enwerem | NRC | Governor | Jan. 1992 – Nov. 1993 |
| James N.J Aneke | Military | Administrator | Dec. 1993 – Aug. 1996 |
| Tanko Zubairu | Military | Administrator | Aug. 1996 – May 1999 |
| Achike Udenwa | PDP | Governor | May 1999 – May 2007 |
| Ikedi G. Ohakim | PPA/PDP | Governor | May 2007 – May 2011 |
| Owella Rochas Okorocha | APC | Governor | May 2011 – May 2019 |
| Emeka Ihedioha | PDP | Governor | May 2019 – Jan. 2020 |
| Hope Uzodinma | APC | Governor | Jan. 2020 – date |
