Sam Mbakwe

Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe
1st Governor of Imo State
In office
1 October 1979 – 31 December 1983
Preceded bySunday Ajibade Adenihun
Succeeded byIke Nwachukwu
Personal details
Born1929
Died6 January 2004 (aged 74)
[Avutu, Obowu, Nigeria
PartyNigerian People's Party (NPP)
Spouse(s)Victoria Ahuikpeghe Ugwoji and Late Florence Nwaeruru Egbuka
Professionlawyer, political scientist

Samuel "Sam" Onunaka MbakweListenⓘ (1929 – 5 January 2004) also known as Dee Sam, was a Nigerian politician who served as the first executive governor of Imo State from 1 October 1979 until 31 December 1983.