List of governors of Imo State

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Imo State, in southeastern Nigeria, has been governed by a mix of military administrators and elected governors since its creation on 3 February 1976 from the old East Central State. Before 1976, the area was part of East Central State (1967–1976), which came from the Eastern Region.

Governors of Imo State (in order)
- Ndubuisi Kanu (1976–1977)
- Adekunle Lawal (1977–1978)
- Sunday Ajibade Adenihun (1978–1979)
- Sam Mbakwe (1979–1983)
- Ike Nwachukwu (1984–1985)
- Allison Madueke (1985–1985)
- Amadi Ikwechegh (1986–1990)
- Anthony Oguguo (1990–1992)
- Evan Enwerem (1992–1993)
- James Aneke (1993–1996)
- Tanko Zubairu (1996–1999)
- Achike Udenwa (1999–2007)
- Ikedi Ohakim (2007–2011)
- Rochas Okorocha (2011–2019)
- Emeka Ihedioha (2019–2020)
- Hope Uzodimma (2020–present)

Note: In the 2019 election, Emeka Ihedioha was sworn in as governor, but in January 2020 the Supreme Court ruled that Hope Uzodimma had the valid majority, making Uzodimma the current governor.