Akobo was a state in South Sudan that existed between 14 January 2017 and 22 February 2020.

Gabriel Gai Riam was appointed governor on January 16, 2017, after the creation of the state, but was removed and replaced by Johnson Gony Bilieu two days later.

[4][5] Timothy Taban Juch was appointed governor on August 19, 2019 after the death of Johnson Gony Bilieu on July 4, 2019.

[6][7] Upon its creation, a large part of Akobo State was held by the SPLM-IO.

[8] Akobo State is inhabited by the Anyuak and the Lou subgroup of the Nuer.