Governors of Bayelsa State
Complete list of all 13 governors from 1996 to 2026 — 13 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Bayelsa State (2026)
Douye Diri
Governor of Bayelsa State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2020 (6 years in 2026) |
Bayelsa State Governor Records
Full List of Bayelsa State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Ayeni | Military | 1996 – 1997 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Sen. Douye Diri | APC | 2020 – 2026 (current) | 6 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Habu Daura | Military | 1997 – 1997 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 4 | Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade | Military | 1997 – 1998 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Paul Obi | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Diepreye Alamieyeseigha | PDP | 1999 – 2005 | 6 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Goodluck Jonathan | PDP | 2005 – 2007 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Timipre Sylva | PDP | 2007 – 2008 | 1 yr | Former |
| 9 | Werinipre Seibarugo | — | 2008 – 2008 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Timipre Sylva | PDP | 2008 – 2012 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Nestor Binabo | — | 2012 – 2012 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Henry Seriake Dickson | PDP | 2012 – 2020 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Douye Diri | APC | 2020 – 2026 (current) | 6 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Bayelsa State
Phillip Ayeni
Military Administrator — first after state creation
Sen. Douye Diri
Habu Daura
Military Administrator
Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade
Military Administrator
Paul Obi
Military Administrator
Diepreye Alamieyeseigha
First civilian Governor — Fourth Republic (impeached December 2005)
Goodluck Jonathan
Civilian Governor (succeeded Alamieyeseigha; later became President of Nigeria)
Timipre Sylva
Civilian Governor (first tenure; tenure interrupted)
Werinipre Seibarugo
Acting Governor
Timipre Sylva
Civilian Governor (second tenure)
Nestor Binabo
Acting Governor
Henry Seriake Dickson
Civilian Governor — two terms
Douye Diri
Civilian Governor — incumbent (assumed office 14 February 2020; re-elected 2023; defected from PDP to APC in 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions — Bayelsa State Governor
Who is the current governor of Bayelsa State?
The current governor of Bayelsa State is Douye Diri, of the APC. He has been in office since 2020.
What is the full name of the Bayelsa State Governor?
The current Bayelsa State Governor is Douye Diri.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State?
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Bayelsa State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Bayelsa State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Bayelsa State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Bayelsa State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Bayelsa State Governor?
The spouse of the current Bayelsa State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Bayelsa State Government House?
The Bayelsa State Governor's official residence and office is the Bayelsa State Government House in Yenagoa.
How many governors has Bayelsa State had?
Bayelsa State has had 13 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 13 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Bayelsa State?
The first governor of Bayelsa State was Phillip Ayeni, who took office in 1996 as a Military Governor.