List of governors of Edo State

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Governor of Edo State
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Incumbent
Godwin Obaseki
since 12 November 2016
Government of Edo State
Style
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
Inaugural holder John E.K Odigie-Oyegun
Formation27 August 1991
Deputy Deputy Governor of Edo State

Edo State, situated in Nigeria's southern region, has had various leaders since Nigeria gained independence in 1960, both military and civilian. After independence, Nigeria had only three regions, and the area of the future Edo State was located in the Western Region. The Mid-Western Region was separated from the Western Region in August 1963 and had Dennis Osadebay as its initial Premier. Osadebay served until January 1966, when he was replaced by David Akpode Ejoor, the first military governor. Control of the region was contested during the Biafran War (1967–1970), and Ejoor was replaced by Samuel Ogbemudia. Ogbemudia governed the Mid-Western State from September 1967 to July 1975. The region was renamed and reorganized as the Bendel State on 17 March 1976, its name a combination of the old Benin and Delta provinces. Notable governors during this time period include George Agbazika Innih, Husaini Abdullahi, and Ambrose Folorunsho Alli. Ogbemudia also returned for a three-month stint as a civilian governor in 1983 before the military reasserted control.

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The modern Edo state was established on 27 August 1991, following the division of Bendel State into Edo State and Delta State. 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, Lucky Igbinedion served from 1999 to 2007, and was succeeded by Oserheimen Osunbor. Adams Oshiomhole served from 2008 to 2016, followed by Godwin Obaseki, who was re-elected in 2020.

List of governors

Western Region

The Western Region was governed by a ceremonial governor and a Premier. Adesoji Aderemi served as the Governor of the Western Region, while Samuel Ladoke Akintola held the position of Premier. [2] The Premier was responsible for the executive functions, while the governor's role was largely ceremonial, representing the British monarchy until Nigeria became a republic in 1963. [3]

In 1962, a political crisis occurred when Governor Aderemi dismissed Akintola following allegations of corruption and maladministration. This led to a state of emergency in the region. [2] [4] During the emergency, Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi was appointed as the temporary administrator, displacing the region's political leadership. [3] After six months, Akintola was reinstated as Premier following a court ruling overturning his dismissal. [2] The political instability during this period contributed to the regional tensions that persisted even after the Western Region was split and the Mid-Western Region was created in 1963. [4] [5]

Mid-Western Region

The Mid-Western Region of Nigeria was created on 9 August 1963. [6] [7] The region was carved out of the Western Region, becoming Nigeria's fourth region. The Mid-Western Region initially had a premier, but later military governors would also serve as the chief officials. [7]

Dennis Osadebay served as the region's first civilian leader, and was premier from August 1963 to January 1966. [8] Political turmoil led to military administrations, starting with David Akpode Ejoor in January 1966. [9] The region was taken by the Biafran Armed Forces during the Nigerian Civil War, with Albert Okonkwo administering the area from August to September 1967 on behalf of Biafra. [10]

Samuel Ogbemudia served as military governor from September 1967 to July 1975. [11]

Governors and Military Administrators of the Mid-Western Region, Nigeria
No.NameTitleTerm in officeNotes
1 Dennis Osadebay.jpg Dennis Osadebay
(1911–1994)
[12] 		PremierAugust 1963
–
January 1966		First and only Premier of the Mid-Western Region
2 Photo of David Akpode Ejoor.jpeg David Ejoor
(1932–2019)
[9] 		Military GovernorJanuary 1966 [lower-alpha 1]
–
August 1967		First military governor following the 1966 Nigerian coup d'état
3— Albert Okonkwo AdministratorAugust 1967
–
September 1967		Administered the region under Biafran control during the Nigerian Civil War
4 Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia.gif Samuel Ogbemudia
(1932–2017)
[14] 		Military GovernorSeptember 1967 [lower-alpha 2]
–
July 1975		Known for post-war reconstruction and development projects [15]

Bendel State

Following administrative changes in Nigeria, the Mid-Western Region was renamed Bendel State on 17 March 1976. [16] This renaming was part of a broader national effort to reorganise Nigeria's states and local governments, under the regime of General Murtala Mohammed. [17]

George Agbazika Innih was the first military governor of Bendel State. [18] He was followed by Husaini Abdullahi, who governed from March 1976 to July 1978. Abubakar Waziri served as the military administrator from 24 July 1978 to 30 September 1979. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli was elected as the first executive civilian governor in October 1979 under the Unity Party of Nigeria and served until September 1983. Samuel Ogbemudia was elected as a civilian governor under the National Party of Nigeria, and briefly served from October to December 1983. His brief tenure was due to the 1983 military coup to oust Alhaji Shehu Shagari and install Muhammadu Buhari as military head of state. [19]

Jeremiah Timbut Useni took office in January 1984 and led till 27 August 1985, followed by John Mark Inienger from September 1985 to July 1988. Jonathan Tunde Ogbeha governed from July 1988 to August 1990, and John Ewerekumoh Yeri served from August 1990 to August 1992. The state was divided into Edo and Delta States on 27 August 1991 with Yeri serving as the first military governor of the newly formed Edo State. [19]

Executive Governors and Military Administrators of Bendel State, Nigeria
No.NameTitleTerm in officeNotes
1 Photo of George Agbazika Innih (25 September 1938 - 15 August 2002).jpg George Agbazika Innih
(1938–2002)
[20] 		Military GovernorAugust 1975
–
March 1976		Oversaw the transition period following Ogbemudia's administration.
2 Vice Admiral Hussaini Abdullahi (rtd) 2014-03-08 13-33.jpg Husaini Abdullahi
(1939–2019)
[21] 		Military GovernorMarch 1976 [lower-alpha 3]
–
July 1978
Continued military governance during the era of General Olusegun Obasanjo's military regime.
3 Photo of Major General Abubakar Waziri.jpeg Abubakar Waziri
(b. 1940)
[22] 		Military Governor24 July 1978
–
30 September 1979
Also served as a brigade commander for Nigeria Army Benin City. [19]
4 Photo of Ambrose Folorunsho Alli.jpeg Ambrose Folorunsho Alli
(1929–1989)
[23] 		Executive GovernorOctober 1979
–
September 1983
Elected as the first civilian governor of Bendel under the umbrella of the Unity Party of Nigeria. [19]
5 Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia.gif Samuel Ogbemudia
(1922–2017)
[14] 		Executive GovernorOctober 1983
–
31 December 1983
Brief return to civilian rule, under the umbrella of the National Party of Nigeria, before the 1983 military coup. [19]
6— Jeremiah Useni
(b. 1943)
[24] 		Military GovernorJanuary 1984
–
27 August 1985
7 John Mark Inienger (1945-2002).jpg John Mark Inienger
(1945–2002)
[25] [26] 		Military GovernorSeptember 1985
–
July 1988
8— Jonathan Tunde Ogbeha
(b. 1945)
[25] 		Military GovernorJuly 1988
–
August 1990
9— John Ewerekumoh Yeri Military GovernorAugust 1990
–
27 August 1991
[lower-alpha 4] 		Last military governor before the creation of Edo and Delta States. [27]

Edo State

Edo State was established on 27 August 1991, following the division of Bendel State into Edo and Delta States. [28] Edo State, with Benin City as its capital, has a cultural heritage and economic potential. [29] The state has experienced various governance phases, including military and civilian administrations.

John Ewerekumoh Yeri served as the first military governor from August 1991 to January 1992. He was succeeded by John Odigie Oyegun, the first civilian governor, who served from January 1992 until November 1993. Subsequent military administrations included Mohammed Abul-Salam Onuka, Bassey Asuquo, Baba Adamu Iyam, and Anthony Onyearugbulem, who governed until the return to civilian rule in 1999. [25]

A new office was created for the 1999 elections, that of Deputy Governor of Edo State. Deputies were elected on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial candidate, and thus share the same party by default. In 1999, Lucky Igbinedion was elected governor. He served two terms, until 2007. He was followed by Oserheimen Osunbor, Adams Oshiomhole, and Godwin Obaseki. [25]

Military and Executive Governors of Edo State
No.GovernorTerm in officePartyElection D. Governor
1— John Ewerekumoh Yeri 27 August 1991
–
January 1992		MilitaryN/AOffice did not exist
2— John Odigie Oyegun
(b. 1939)
[30] [31] 		January 1992 [32]
–
November 1993		  SDP
[32] 		1991
3— Mohammed Abul-Salam Onuka 9 December 1993
–
14 September 1994
[31] 		MilitaryN/A
4— Bassey Asuquo 14 September 1994
–
22 August 1996
[31] 		MilitaryN/A
5— Baba Adamu Iyam
(b. 1948)
[31] 		22 August 1996
–
7 August 1998
[lower-alpha 5] [31] 		MilitaryN/A
6— Anthony Onyearugbulem
(1955–2002)
[31] [33] 		7 August 1998
–
29 May 1999
[31] 		MilitaryN/A
7— Lucky Igbinedion
(b. 1957)
[31] 		29 May 1999
–
29 May 2007		  PDP
[31] 		1999
2003 		Mike Oghiadomhe
8 Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor.jpg Oserheimen Osunbor
(b. 1951)
[34] [31] 		29 May 2007
–
11 November 2008
(election declared invalid by Election Tribunal in March 2008) [31] 		  PDP
[31] 		2007 Lucky Imasuen
9 AdamsOshiomhole.jpg Adams Oshiomhole
(b. 1952)
[31] 		12 November 2008
–
12 November 2016
(declared winner of the 2007 election on 11 November 2008) [31] 		  ACN [31] 2007
2012 		Pius Odubu
  APC
10 Obaseki.jpg Godwin Obaseki
(b. 1957)
[35] 		12 November 2016
–
Incumbent		  APC [31]
(2014–2020)		 2016 Philip Shaibu
(November 2016 – April 2024)
  PDP [35] [36]
(2020–present)		 2020 Omobayo Godwins
(since April 2024)
Philip Shaibu
(since July 2024)

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ The 15 January 1966 military coup in Nigeria led to Ejoor's appointment as Military Governor of the Midwest Region. As Lieutenant-Colonel and Commander of the Army Battalion in Enugu, he was involved in the events surrounding the coup. Following the coup, Ejoor became a member of the Supreme Military Council (SMC), Nigeria's highest governing body. [13]
  2. ↑ In September 1967, Ogbemudia was appointed military administrator after Biafran troops entered the state. David Ejoor, the previous military governor, had left the state. Ogbemudia then took on the role of military governor. [11]
  3. ↑ Following the unsuccessful Dimka coup, the Supreme Military Council reorganised the governance structure. On 15 March 1976, it was announced that George Agbazika Innih would be reassigned from Bendel State to Kwara State, which had been without a permanent governor since Taiwo's assassination. Concurrently, Captain Hussein Abdullahi, a naval officer, was appointed to succeed Innih in Bendel State. [18]
  4. ↑ John Ewerekumoh Yeri served as Military Governor of Bendel State from August 1990 to August 1991. After the state's division, Yeri became the first Military Governor of Edo State, serving from 27 August 1991, to January 1992. He was followed by John Odigie-Oyegun, who took office in January 1992. Air Commodore Luke Chijiuba Ochulor was appointed as the first Military Administrator of Delta State. Elections were held, and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) won the gubernatorial election. [25] [27]
  5. ↑ Known to have dismissed over 8,000 state workers and stopped all government grants to Edo State University Ekpoma (now known as Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma) [31]

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