List of governors of Edo State
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Edo State, situated in Nigeria's southern region, has had various leaders since its establishment on August 27, 1991, following the division of Bendel State into Edo and Delta States. The governorship position has transitioned from military to civilian leadership, reflecting Nigeria's political changes. Leaders include Chief Dennis Osadebay, who served as the Civilian Premier of the Mid-Western Region from August 1963 to January 1966, and Lt. Col. David Akpode Ejoor, the first military governor, who took office in January 1966. Brigadier General Samuel Ogbemudia governed the Mid-Western State from September 1967 to July 1975.
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Governor of Edo State | |
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Government of Edo State | |
Style |
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Type | Head of state Head of government |
Member of | Edo State Executive Branch National Economic Council |
Reports to | President of Nigeria |
Residence | Government House, Benin City [1] |
Seat | Benin City |
Appointer | Popular vote |
Term length | Four years, renewable once consecutively |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
Precursor | Military Governor of Edo State |
Inaugural holder | John E.K Odigie-Oyegun |
Formation | 27 August 1991 |
Deputy | Deputy Governor of Edo State |
Website | edostate |
Subsequent governors, including Col. George Agbazika Innih, Commodore Husaini Abdullahi, and Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli, governed the state. Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia returned as a civilian governor from October to December 1983 before the military reasserted control. John Odigie-Oyegun became the first civilian governor of Edo State from January 1992 to November 1993, followed by military governors. In the democratic era, Chief Lucky Igbinedion served from 1999 to 2007, and was succeeded by Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor. Adams Oshiomhole served from 2008 to 2016, followed by Godwin Obaseki, who was re-elected in 2020. The chronological record of Edo State governors shows the state's evolution through military and civilian administrations.