List of governors of Ondo State facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Governor of Ondo State |
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Flag of Ondo State
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Seal of Ondo State
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 Lucky Aiyedatiwa since 27 December 2023 |
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| Executive Branch of the Ondo State Government | |
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| Residence | Ondo State Government House |
| Seat | Akure |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship |
| Term length | Four years
renewable once
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Ita David Ikpeme |
| Formation | 3 February 1976 |
| Deputy | Deputy Governor of Ondo State |
The Governor of Ondo State is the main leader of Ondo State in Nigeria. Think of the governor as the boss of the state government. They are in charge of making sure state laws are followed. The governor can also approve or reject new laws suggested by the Ondo State House of Assembly. They can also call meetings of the lawmakers and offer pardons to people.
Ondo State was created in 1976 from the old Western State. The very first governor was Group Captain Ita David Ikpeme. The person who served as governor for the longest time was Olusegun Mimiko. He was governor for two terms, from 2009 to 2017.
Since Ondo State was formed in 1976, 19 different people have been governor. This includes 12 military governors and 7 civilian governors. The shortest time anyone served as governor was 7 months, by Brigadier General Raji Rasaki.
The current governor is Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He became governor on December 27, 2023, after the previous governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, passed away.
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Governors of Ondo State
This section lists the people who have served as governor of Ondo State over the years. They are grouped by the different periods of government in Nigeria.
Military Governors (1976–1979)
Ondo State was created on February 3, 1976. General Olusegun Obasanjo appointed Ita David Ikpeme as the first military governor on March 17, 1976.
| Governor | Term of office | Party | |||
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| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | |
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Group Captain Ita David Ikpeme |
17 March 1976 | 24 July 1978 | Military |
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Brigadier Sunday Tuoyo |
24 July 1978 | 1 October 1979 | |
Second Republic (1979–1983)
During this time, Nigeria had a new constitution. The governor was both the head of the state and the head of the government. Governors were elected for a four-year term. If the governor's position became empty, the deputy governor would step in.
| Governor | Term of office | Political party | Elected | |||
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| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | ||
| 3 |  |
Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin | 1 October 1979 | 31 December 1983 | Unity Party of Nigeria | 1979 1983 |
Military Governors (1984–1992)
After a military takeover in 1983, Major General Muhammadu Buhari became the military head of state. He appointed military governors in January 1984. Later, General Ibrahim Babangida took over from Buhari in 1985.
| Governor | Term of office | Party | |||
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| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | |
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Commodore Michael Bamidele Otiko |
2 January 1984 | 2 September 1985 | Military |
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Navy Captain Michael Okhai Akhigbe |
2 September 1985 | 26 August 1986 | |
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Colonel Ekundayo B. Opaleye |
26 August 1986 | 17 December 1987 | |
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Brigadier General Raji Alagbe Rasaki |
17 December 1987 | July 1988 | |
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Commodore Bode George |
July 1988 | 3 September 1990 | |
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Navy Captain Sunday Abiodun Olukoya |
3 September 1990 | 3 January 1992 | |
Third Republic (1992–1993)
Nigeria had another constitution during this period. The governor was still both the head of state and government, elected for a four-year term. The deputy governor would take over if the governor's seat became empty.
| Governor | Term of office | Political party | Elected | |||
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| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | ||
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Bamidele Olumilua | 3 January 1992 | 17 November 1993 | Social Democratic Party | 1991 |
Military Administrators (1993–1999)
General Sani Abacha led a military takeover in 1993, ending the Third Republic. He then appointed military administrators for the states in December 1993.
| Administrator | Term of office | Party | |||
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| No. | Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | |
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Colonel Mike Torey |
9 December 1993 | September 1994 | Military |
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Colonel Ahmed Usman |
September 1994 | 22 August 1996 | |
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Navy Captain Anthony Onyearugbulem |
22 August 1996 | 7 August 1998 | |
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Colonel Moses Fasanya |
7 August 1998 | 29 May 1999 | |
Fourth Republic (1999–Present)
Since 1999, Nigeria has been under its current constitution. The governor is both the head of the state and the government. They are elected for a four-year term. If the governor's position becomes empty, the deputy governor steps in as acting governor.
| Governor | Term of office | Political party | Elected | |||
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Chief Adebayo Adefarati | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2003 | Alliance for Democracy | 1999 |
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Olusegun Agagu | 29 May 2003 | 23 February 2009 | Peoples Democratic Party | 2003 2007 |
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Olusegun Mimiko | 24 February 2009 | 24 February 2017 | Labour Party Peoples Democratic Party |
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| 18 | Rotimi Akeredolu | 24 February 2017 | 27 December 2023 | All Progressives Congress | 2016 2020 |
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Lucky Aiyedatiwa | 27 December 2023 | Incumbent | All Progressives Congress | |
See also
- States of Nigeria
- List of state governors of Nigeria
