Martin Elechi

Martin Nwancho Elechi is a Nigerian economist and politician. He served as the Governor of Ebonyi State from 2007 to 2015.[1] He ran in the 2007 Nigerian general election on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ticket and assumed the position on May 29, 2007, succeeding Sam Egwu. Elechi ran successfully for re-election on 26 April 2011. In 2017 Elechi left People Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC).[2] He left as a result of the Impunity, corruption, an absence of respect for freedom, and a lack of public opinion sensitivity that plagued the Party.[3]

Martin Nwancho Elechi
Governor of Ebonyi State
In office
May 29, 2007  May 29, 2015
Preceded bySam Egwu
Succeeded byDave Umahi
Personal details
BornIkwo
Political partyAll Progressives Congress
SpouseJosephine Elechi

See also

References

  1. Ugbor, Eric (2007-07-19). "Court orders INEC to grant Onu access to voting materials". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. Archived from the original on 2007-10-06. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
  2. "Home - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
  3. Oluwagbemi, Ayodele. "Why Ieft PDP for APC – Martin Elechi". Punch. Retrieved 2017-07-07.


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