Fallen Giants: Full List Of Nigerian Governors Impeached Since 1999

As the Rivers State House of Assembly presses ahead with efforts to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, the escalating political tension underscores Nigeria’s long and often controversial history of gubernatorial impeachments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Below is a list of notable Nigerian governors who have faced impeachment, along with the allegations that led to their removal:

Ayo Fayose (Ekiti State)

• Impeachment Date: 16 October 2006

• Allegations: Mismanagement of public funds and involvement in serial killings.
  Fayose was removed from office as Ekiti State Governor after accusations of financial mismanagement and a series of killings.

Peter Obi (Anambra State)

• Impeachment Date: 2 November 2006

• Allegations: Gross misconduct.
  Obi, a prominent political figure and former presidential candidate, was impeached for alleged gross misconduct. His impeachment was later overturned by the courts, allowing him to return to office and strengthening his political career.

Joshua Dariye (Plateau State)

• Impeachment Date: 13 November 2006

• Allegations: Siphoning public funds and money laundering.
  Dariye faced removal over accusations of financial mismanagement and money laundering. His legal battles continued beyond impeachment, including charges in London related to alleged financial crimes.

Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Oyo State)

• Impeachment Date: 12 January 2006

• Allegations: Financial mismanagement and corruption.
  Ladoja was impeached by 18 members of the Oyo State legislature. Though later reinstated by the courts, the impeachment left a lasting mark on his political trajectory.

Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (Bayelsa State)

• Impeachment Date: 9 December 2005

• Allegations: Corruption, theft of public funds, abuse of office, and money laundering.
  Alamieyeseigha’s impeachment drew national attention due to his alleged offshore accounts and accumulation of wealth during his tenure. Legal proceedings continued even after he was removed from office.

Murtala Nyako (Adamawa State)

• Impeachment Date: July 2014

• Allegations: Corruption, theft of public funds, abuse of office, and money laundering.
  Nyako was removed amid allegations of large-scale corruption and mismanagement of state resources.

Chris Ngige (Anambra State)

• Impeachment Date: 2006

• Allegations: Corruption and abuse of office.
  Ngige was impeached by the state House of Assembly but reinstated by the courts in 2007.

Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno State)

• Impeachment Date: 2011

• Allegations: Corruption and mismanagement.
  Though not formally impeached, Sheriff was removed by the state House of Assembly and later reinstated by the courts.