| Governor of Imo State | |
|---|---|
since 15 January 2020 | |
| Executive Branch of the Government of Imo State | |
| Style | His Excellency / Her Excellency |
| Member of | Executive Council of Imo State |
| Residence | Imo State Government House, Owerri |
| Seat | Owerri |
| Appointer | Direct popular election |
| Term length | 4 years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| First holder | Samuel Mbakwe |
| Deputy | Deputy Governor of Imo State |
| Website | imostate |
The governor of Imo State is an elective political position, one of the governors of the thirty-six states of Nigeria. The governor of Imo State is the chief executive officer of Imo state and its executive branch with the assistance of the deputy governor (the governor's political running-mate). Fourteen people have served as governor since Imo State was created in 1976: eight military governors, two military administrators and seven democratic governors. The current governor is Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress, in office since 15 January 2020.[1][2]
- ^ "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nigeria-law.org. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Hope Uzodinma takes oath of office, promises a better Imo". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2020-05-07.