This is a list of impeached Nigerian state governors since the inception of democracy in 1999.
Nigeria is a country organized into 36 states, and a Federal territory (FCT). Each state is governed by a Governor who is elected for a four-year term through an election process by an independent body known as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while the FCT is administered by a Minister appointed by the president. Under certain terms and conditions, the Governor may be replaced by another, for example through death, impeachment or if an election is annulled.
- Ayo Fayose (Born 15 November 1960) was impeached as the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria on 16 October 2006 on alleged mismanagement of public funds and serial killings[1]
- Peter Obi (born 19 July 1961) was impeached as the Executive Governor of Anambra State on 2 November 2006 on alleged gross misconduct[2]
- Joshua Dariye, was impeached as the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria on 13 November 2006 on alleged siphon of public fund and money laundering in London[3]
- Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was impeached as the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Nigeria on 12 January 2006 by 18 Legislators[4]
- Diepreye Alamieyeseigha was impeached as the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 9 December 2005 on alleged corruption which includes, theft of public funds, abuse of office, and money laundering.[5]
- Murtala Nyako was impeached as the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Nigeria in July 2014 on alleged corruption which includes theft of public funds, abuse of office and money laundering[6]
See also
editAlhaji Balarabe Musa of Kaduna State was impeached in 1981 by the NPN who had majority in State House of Assembly against his party (PRP) with minority members in the House.
References
edit- ^ "2014: I won't be vindictive over my impeachment – Fayose". Daily Independent. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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- Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti (15 October 2014). "How we illegally impeached Fayose – Ekiti ex-lawmakers". The Sun (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. - ^ "Peter Obi of Anambra State impeached". Sahara Reporters. 2 November 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- John I Mgbe (11 April 2013). "The Impeachment of Jude Agbaso: Lessons from Gov. Peter Obi (1)". Pointblank News. Retrieved 9 December 2014. - ^ "Governor Joshua Dariye impeached". Sahara Reporters. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- Senan Murray (24 July 2007). "Profile: Joshua Dariye". BBC News. Retrieved 9 December 2014. - ^ "8 Years After: Untold Story of How Ladoja Was Impeached as Oyo State Governor Revealed". Abusidiqu. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- "Details -". The Nation. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2014. - ^ "Alamieyeseigha Impeached and Arrested". nigeriavillagesquare.com. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- "Nigeria governor to be impeached". BBC News. 23 November 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2014. - ^ "Governor Murtala Nyako Of Adamawa State Impeached". Sahara Reporters. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- "Nyako impeached, says he accepts his fate". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- "Adamawa Governor, Murtala Nyako, Impeached, Speaker to be Sworn in As Acting Governor, Articles". This Day Live. Archived from the original on 9 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- "The Murtala Nyako impeachment". Tribune (Nigeria). Archived from the original on 17 December 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- Soni Daniel, Henry Umoru and Umar Yusuf (21 June 2014). "Impeachment: Nyako begs in Abuja". Vanguard News. Retrieved 9 December 2014.