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This is a list of administrators and governors of Ogun State, Nigeria. Ogun State was formed on 3 February 1976 [ 1 ] when Western State divided into Ogun, Ondo , and Oyo states. Name
Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun MFR CON [1] ((Listen ⓘ); born 29 May 1960) is a Nigerian businessman and politician, who has served as Governor of Ogun State since May 2019. Currently a member of the All Progressive Congress, Abiodun first entered politics during the aborted Abacha transition in 1998 and remained active in politics until being elected governor in 2019.
Ogun state is covered predominantly by rain forest and has wooden savanna in the northwest. [5] Ogun State had a total population of 3,751,140 residents as of 2006, [6] making Ogun State the 16th most populated state in Nigeria. [7] In terms of landmass, Ogun State is the 24th largest State in Nigeria with land area of 16,762 kilometer square. [8]
As of 12 November 2024, there are 21 states with APC governors, 12 states with PDP governors, 1 state each with APGA, Labour and NNPP governors. The current gubernatorial term ends and new term begins in May for most states, two to three months after their election. Governors are elected for a term of four years (maximum of two terms).
The position of Deputy Governor of Ogun State constitutes the vice-head of state and government. The position created when the federation returned to civilian authority under the Second Republic . Whoever holds the post is considered the second highest official in the executive branch.
The governor of Ogun State is elected using a modified two-round system.To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive the plurality of the vote and over 25% of the vote in at least two-thirds of state local government areas.
Gbenga Daniel taking the oath of office as the Governor of Ogun state in 2003. Gbenga Daniel's campaign for the seat of the governor was described by political analysts as "electric" [citation needed] considering the fact that as a businessman, he defeated a sitting governor. His campaign was a revolution in the state in 2003 as he visited all ...
Ogun State gubernatorial elections (10 P) Pages in category "Governors of Ogun State" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total.