Onyeka Ibezim

Gilbert Onyekachukwu Ibezim // (listen)(born 19 November 1978 in Mbaukwu, Awka South, Nigeria) 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 elections alongside his running mate 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]

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
Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth Empowerment and Executive Director of Anambra State AIDS Control Agency
In office
2014 – 17 March 2018
Personal details
BornMbaukwu, Awka South
Political partyAll Progressives Grand Alliance
OccupationDoctor
Politician

References
  1. "Dr Ibezim's Choice As Deputy Guber Candidate, Another Apga Master-stroke". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  2. "Court dismisses suit seeking Soludo's, deputy's disqualifications as APGA candidate". Tribune Online. 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  3. "Obiano leaves Soludo's inauguration venue as dignitaries scramble for entrance". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  4. "How Prof. Soludo Discovered Dr Ibezim, His Running Mate In The Nov 6 Anambra Gubernatorial Election". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  5. "Biography Of The Incoming Anambra Deputy Governor, Gilbert Ibezim". Nigeria News. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2022-03-17.


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