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 | |
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| Governor of Ebonyi State | |
| In office May 29, 2007 – May 29, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Egwu |
| Succeeded by | Dave Umahi |
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| Born | Ikwo |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Josephine Elechi |
See also
References
- 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.
- "Home - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
- Oluwagbemi, Ayodele. "Why Ieft PDP for APC – Martin Elechi". Punch. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
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