Gboribiogha John Jonah
Gboribiogha John Jonah | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State | |
| In office 14 February 2012 – 14 February 2020 | |
| Governor | Henry Seriake Dickson |
| Preceded by | Peremobowei Ebebi |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo |
| Acting Governor of Bayelsa State | |
| In office 2012–2012 | |
| Chief of Naval Engineering, Nigerian Navy | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 6, 1954 Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Occupation | Naval officer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Navy |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
Gboribiogha John Jonah (born March 6, 1954, in Nembe, Nigeria) is a Nigerian politician and retired naval officer. He served as the deputy governor of Bayelsa State.[1][2][3] He was speculated to be a candidate for Governor of Bayelsa State in 2019, but he did not run for health reasons.[4] David Lyon went on to win.[5][6]
Early life and education
Jonah was born on 6 March 1954 in Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He attended St. Luke's Primary School, Nembe, and Nembe National Grammar School. He later joined the Nigerian Defence Academy.[1][2][7]
Military career
Jonah served in the Nigerian Navy and attained the rank of Rear Admiral. During his military career, he held different positions, including serving as Chief of Naval Engineering at the Naval Headquarters before retiring from the Navy.[1][2][7]
Political career
Jonah joined politics after retiring from the Nigerian Navy. He served as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State from 14 February 2012 to 14 February 2020 under Governor Henry Seriake Dickson. He briefly served as Acting Governor of Bayelsa State in 2012 when the governor was unable to perform his duties.
In 2019, Jonah expressed interest in contesting the Bayelsa State governorship election under the People's Democratic Party (PDP) but later withdrew from the process.[1][2][3][7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Oyadongha, Samuel (3 May 2018). "Bayelsa govt urges review of extant revenue sharing formula". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 Folaranmi, Femi (25 July 2017). "John Gboribiogha Jonah takes over as acting Bayelsa gov". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- 1 2 Folaranmi, Femi (28 May 2018). "Bayelsa decries FG attitude on directive to oil companies". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ↑ James, Akam (19 January 2020). "Bayelsa Deputy Gov explains why he didn't participate in last gubernatorial campaign, election". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ↑ "Admiral Jonah, Otita Force and Obuebite should not overheat the Polity". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (13 July 2019). "Bayelsa Deputy Governor picks PDP Governorship nomination form". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- 1 2 3 Johnson, Abali (9 June 2022). "Rear Admiral (Engr.) Gboribiogha John Jonah, OON, DSS (b. 1954)". timelsspersons.org. Retrieved 28 July 2026.