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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.
Monday Okpebholo (born 29 August 1970), is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the governor of Edo State since 12 November 2024. He was the senator representing Edo Central senatorial district from 2023 to 2024.
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki (born 1 July 1957) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the governor of Edo State from 2016 to 2024. Obaseki was elected governor under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2016 where he defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP and was sworned in as governor on 12 November 2016.
The 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election took place on Saturday, 21 September 2024, to elect the governor of Edo State.The incumbent PDP governor, Godwin Obaseki, was ineligible to contest for re-election, having already served two terms as allowed by the constitution of Nigeria.
The government of Edo State serves as the governing authority for Edo State, one of the 36 states within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.It comprises three branches of government: the executive branch led by the Governor of Edo State, the legislative branch represented by the Edo State House of Assembly, and the judicial branch, including the Judiciary of Edo State and the Courts of Edo State.
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).
Omobayo Marvellous Godwins (born 19 July 1986) is a Nigerian engineer and politician who served as the deputy governor of Edo State from April 2024 to November 2024. He was appointed deputy governor following the impeachment of Philip Shaibu on 8 April 2024. [1]
Pages in category "Governors of Edo State" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *