Ekiti State is a state in southwestern Nigeria,bordered to the north by Kwara State,to the northeast by Kogi State,to the south and southeast by Ondo State,and to the west by Osun State. Named for the Ekiti people—the Yoruba subgroup that make up the majority of the state's population—Ekiti State was formed from a part of Ondo State in 1996 and has its capital as the city of Ado-Ekiti.
The Senate is the upper chamber of Nigeria's bicameral legislature,the National Assembly of Nigeria. The National Assembly is the nation's highest legislature,whose power is to make laws,is summarized in chapter one,section four of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. It consists of 109 senators:the 36 states are each divided in 3 senatorial districts each electing one senator using the first-past-the-post electoral system;the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator also using first-past-the-post.
John Olukayode FayemiListen is a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Ekiti State from 2018 to 2022. He previously served in office between 2010 and 2014 before losing re-election to Ayodele Fayose. He was also the Minister of Solid Minerals Development in President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet from 11 November 2015 to 30 May 2018,when he resigned to contest for a second term as Governor of Ekiti State. He is the pioneer president of the Forum of Regions of Africa (FORAF) since 9 September 2022.
Adetunji Idowu Ishola Olurin mni was a Nigerian one-star general in the national army,who served as the military Governor of Oyo State and Field Commander of ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia from 1992 to 1993 during the First Liberian Civil War. Olurin retired from service in 1993,and was a member of People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria. He was administrator of Ekiti State from 8 October 2006 until 27 April 2007.
Okhai Michael Akhigbe was a Vice admiral of the Nigerian Navy who served as de facto Vice President of Nigeria under military head of state General Abdusalami Abubakar from June 1998 to May 1999,when the military government was terminated and replaced with the Fourth Nigerian Republic. He previously served as Chief of Naval Staff,the highest-ranking officer of the Nigerian Navy from 1994 to 1998;Military Governor of Lagos State from 1986 to 1988;and Military Governor of Ondo State from 1985 to 1986.
Abraham Babalola Borishade was a Nigerian politician. He was a four time Federal Minister in Nigeria,between 1999-2011. He was known as an electrical engineer,teacher and political strategist.
Clement David Ebri is a Nigerian politician who was elected on the NRC platform as Governor of Cross River State,Nigeria between January 1992 and November 17,1993 during the Nigerian Third Republic,leaving office after the military coup that brought General Sani Abacha to power. He was a strong supporter of General Ibrahim Babangida,who had initiated the short-lived third republic.
Bamidele Isola Olumilua was a Nigerian politician who was the elected Governor of Ondo State,Nigeria from January 1992 to November 1993 during the Nigerian Third Republic,elected on the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform. He was forced to leave office when the military regime of general Sani Abacha took power. He served as diplomat of Nigeria to the state of Canada His deputy governor was Olusegun Agagu,who later became Governor of Ondo State from 29 May 2003 until February 2009. He was the Chancellor,Ekiti State University.
Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade is a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State,Nigeria who was appointed Minister of Special Duties on 6 April 2010,when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan announced his new cabinet.
Mohammed Inua Bawa was appointed the Administrator of Ekiti State,Nigeria during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. He was then appointed Administrator of Gombe State from August 1998 to May 1999,handing over to the elected civilian governor at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic.
Navy Captain (retired) Musbau Atanda Yusuf was appointed the Administrator of Ekiti State,Nigeria during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar,handing over to the elected civilian governor at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic on 29 May 1999.
Oserheimen Osunbor,,is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who was a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 and the Governor of Edo State of Nigeria from 29 May 2007 to 11 November 2008.
Sola Steven AkinyedeListen(born 24 February 1954) was elected Senator for the Ekiti South constituency of Ekiti State,Nigeria,taking office on 29 May 2007 and served till May 2011. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Daniel Olugbenga AlukoListen(20 July 1963 –20 November 2021) was a Nigerian politician. He was elected Senator for the Ekiti South constituency of Ekiti State,Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic,running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He took office on 29 May 1999.
Ayo Ade Oni was elected Senator for the Ekiti Central constituency of Ekiti State,Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic,running on the Alliance for Democracy (AD) platform. He took office on 29 May 1999. After taking his seat in the Senate in June 1999 he was appointed to committees on Aviation,Works &Housing,Transport,State &Local Government and Women Affairs. In a December 2001 survey of Senators,ThisDay characterized Oni as a "benchwarmer" a senator who had not been visible on the floor of the Senate or anywhere in the activities of the Senate.
Adedayo Clement Adeyeye is a Nigerian politician.
The 2018 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 14 July 2018. APC Governor Kayode Fayemi who ruled from 2010 to 2014 won re-election for a second term,defeating Kolapo Olushola of the PDP.
The 1999 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9,1999. The AD nominee Niyi Adebayo won the election defeating the PDP candidate.
Abiodun Abayomi OyebanjiListen,is a Nigerian politician who has served as governor of Ekiti State since 2022. He is a former Secretary to the Ekiti State Government and a former Chief of Staff. He was elected governor during the 2022 Ekiti State gubernatorial election,having defeated Olusegun Oni of the Social Democratic Party and Bisi Kolawole of the People Democratic Party.
Listen was elected Senator for the Ekiti North constituency of Ekiti State,Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic,running on the Alliance for Democracy (AD) platform. He took office on 29 May 1999. [1] 