Gboribiogha John Jonah
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]
Gboribiogha John Jonah | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State | |
| In office 14 February 2012 – 14 February 2020 | |
| Governor | Seriake Dickson |
| Preceded by | Werinipre Seibarugu |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Profession | Naval officer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Rear Admiral (retired) |
References
- ^ Oyadongha, Samuel (3 May 2018). "Bayelsa govt urges review of extant revenue sharing formula". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Folaranmi, Femi (25 July 2017). "John Gboribiogha Jonah takes over as acting Bayelsa gov". The Sun. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Folaranmi, Femi (28 May 2018). "Bayelsa decries FG attitude on directive to oil companies". The Sun. 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". Tribune Online. Retrieved 19 December 2025.