Governors of Edo State
Complete list of all 14 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 14 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Edo State (2026)
Monday Okpebholo
Governor of Edo State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2024 (2 years in 2026) |
Edo State Governor Records
Full List of Edo State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Yeri | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Sen. Monday Okpebholo | APC | 2024 – 2026 (current) | 2 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | John Yahaya Dungs | Military | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Emmanuel Acholonu | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Baba Adamu Iyam | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Victor Osaigbovo Uwaifo | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Anthony Onyearugbulem | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Lucky Igbinedion | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Osagie E. Obayuwana | PDP | 2007 – 2008 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Oserheimen Osunbor | PDP | 2007 – 2008 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | Adams Oshiomhole | ACN | 2008 – 2016 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Godwin Obaseki | APC | 2016 – 2020 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Godwin Obaseki | PDP | 2020 – 2024 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Monday Okpebholo | APC | 2024 – 2026 (current) | 2 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Edo State
John Yeri
Military Administrator — served during the early period following the creation of Edo State.
Sen. Monday Okpebholo
John Yahaya Dungs
Military Administrator — served during the transition period of military government.
Emmanuel Acholonu
Military Administrator.
Baba Adamu Iyam
Military Administrator during the Abacha era.
Victor Osaigbovo Uwaifo
Military Administrator.
Anthony Onyearugbulem
Military Administrator — final military administrator before the return to democratic government.
Lucky Igbinedion
Civilian Governor — served two terms under the Peoples Democratic Party.
Osagie E. Obayuwana
Acting Governor following the end of Lucky Igbinedion's tenure before the inauguration of the next elected administration.
Oserheimen Osunbor
Civilian Governor — elected in 2007, but his election was later nullified by the courts.
Adams Oshiomhole
Civilian Governor — won the re-run election following the judicial nullification of the 2007 election and served two terms.
Godwin Obaseki
Civilian Governor — elected on the APC platform in 2016.
Godwin Obaseki
Civilian Governor — re-elected in 2020 after moving to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Monday Okpebholo
Civilian Governor — incumbent Governor of Edo State, sworn into office on 12 November 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions — Edo State Governor
Who is the current governor of Edo State?
The current governor of Edo State is Monday Okpebholo, of the APC. He has been in office since 2024.
What is the full name of the Edo State Governor?
The current Edo State Governor is Monday Okpebholo.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Edo State?
The Deputy Governor of Edo State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Edo State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Edo State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Edo State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Edo State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Edo State Governor?
The spouse of the current Edo State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Edo State Government House?
The Edo State Governor's official residence and office is the Edo State Government House in Benin City.
How many governors has Edo State had?
Edo State has had 14 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 14 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Edo State?
The first governor of Edo State was John Yeri, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.