Sam Mbakwe
Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe PhD. | |
|---|---|
| 1st Governor of Imo State | |
| In office 1 October 1979 – 31 December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Sunday Ajibade Adenihun |
| Succeeded by | Ike Nwachukwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1929 Avutu, British Nigeria |
| Died | 6 January 2004 (aged 74) Avutu, Obowu, Nigeria |
| Political party | Nigerian People's Party (NPP) |
| Spouse(s) | Victoria Ahuikpeghe Ugwoji and Late Florence Nwaeruru Egbuka |
| Relations | Alex Chidi Mbakwe, bobby Mbakwe, Okwuchi Mbakwe, Chidiebere Mbakwe, Onyekwere Mbakwe |
| Profession | lawyer, political scientist |
Samuel "Sam" Onunaka Mbakwe (1929 – 5 January 2004) also known as Dee Sam, was an Igbo politician and first democratic governor of Imo State, south east Nigeria, from 1 October 1979 until 31 December 1983.