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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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 election for Governor of Ogun State took place on 9 March (postponed from 2 March). The election was held concurrently with various state-level elections. All Progressive Congress candidate Dapo Abiodun, who is a former senatorial aspirant and chairman of CAC, defeated Allied Peoples Movement candidate Adekunle Akinlade, African Democratic Congress candidate Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, Peoples ...
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.