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 29 May 2007, succeeding Sam Egwu. Elechi ran successfully for re-election on 26 April 2011. In 2017 Elechi left the 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 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015
Preceded by	Sam Egwu
Succeeded by	Dave Umahi
Personal details
Born	Ikwo
Political party	All Progressives Congress
Spouse	Josephine Elechi

See also

• List of people from Ebonyi State
• List of state governors of Nigeria
• List of governors of Ebonyi State