List of impeached Nigerian state governors

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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.

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References

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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.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Governor Joshua Dariye impeached". Sahara Reporters. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ "Governor Murtala Nyako Of Adamawa State Impeached". Sahara Reporters. 15 July 2014. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
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    - "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.
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