Onyeka Ibezim

Onyeka Ibezim
Deputy Governor of Anambra State
Assumed office
17 March 2022
GovernorCharles Soludo
Preceded byNkem Okeke
Special Adviser to the Governor on Traditional Medicine and Herbal practices
In office
17 March 2018 – 17 March 2022
GovernorWillie Obiano
Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Empowerment and Executive Director of Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA)
In office
2014 – 17 March 2018
GovernorWillie Obiano
Personal details
Born
Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim

(1978-11-19) 19 November 1978 (age 45)
Mbaukwu, Anambra State, Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressives Grand Alliance
Occupation
  • Politician
  • doctor

Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim (// ; born 19 November 1978) is a Nigerian politician and medical doctor who is the current Deputy Governor of Anambra State since 17 March 2022. Ibezim won the 2021 Anambra State gubernatorial election alongside Governor Charles Soludo on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).[1][2] Ibezim is also a brother to the Anglican bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Alexander Ibezim.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Ozumba, Emeka. "Dr Ibezim's Choice As Deputy Guber Candidate, Another Apga Master-stroke". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Court dismisses suit seeking Soludo's, deputy's disqualifications as APGA candidate". Nigerian Tribune. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  3. ^ Obianeri, Ikenna (17 March 2022). "Obiano leaves Soludo's inauguration venue as dignitaries scramble for entrance". The Punch. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  4. ^ Chukwube, Ody (3 July 2021). "How Prof. Soludo Discovered Dr Ibezim, His Running Mate In The Nov 6 Anambra Gubernatorial Election". Heartbeat of the East. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  5. ^ Ige, Olugbenga (10 November 2021). "Biography Of The Incoming Anambra Deputy Governor, Gilbert Ibezim". Nigeria News. Retrieved 16 September 2024.