Governors of Ekiti State
Complete list of all 13 governors from 1996 to 2026 — 13 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Ekiti State (2026)
Biodun Oyebanji
Governor of Ekiti State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2022 (4 years in 2026) |
Ekiti State Governor Records
Full List of Ekiti State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Bawa | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Abiodun Oyebanji | APC | 2022 – 2026 (current) | 4 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Atanda Yusuf | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Niyi Adebayo | AD | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Ayo Fayose | PDP | 2003 – 2006 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Friday Aderemi | — | 2006 – 2006 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Tunji Olurin | Military | 2006 – 2007 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Tope Ademiluyi | — | 2007 – 2007 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Segun Oni | PDP | 2007 – 2010 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Kayode Fayemi | ACN | 2010 – 2014 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Ayo Fayose | PDP | 2014 – 2018 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Kayode Fayemi | APC | 2018 – 2022 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Biodun Oyebanji | APC | 2022 – 2026 (current) | 4 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Ekiti State
Mohammed Bawa
Military Administrator — first administrator of Ekiti State after its creation on 1 October 1996.
Abiodun Oyebanji
Atanda Yusuf
Military Administrator — served during the final phase of military rule before the return to democratic government in May 1999.
Niyi Adebayo
Civilian Governor — first elected Governor of Ekiti State and served during the first term of the Fourth Republic.
Ayo Fayose
Civilian Governor — served from May 2003 until October 2006. His administration ended following political crisis and declaration of a state of emergency.
Friday Aderemi
Acting Governor — briefly served as Speaker and Acting Governor during the political crisis of October 2006.
Tunji Olurin
Military Administrator — appointed following the declaration of a state of emergency in Ekiti State.
Tope Ademiluyi
Acting Governor — served briefly during the transition before the inauguration of the elected government.
Segun Oni
Civilian Governor — elected in 2007. His election was challenged and eventually nullified by the courts, after which the electoral process was repeated.
Kayode Fayemi
Civilian Governor — first term. His administration focused strongly on education, infrastructure, institutional reform and human development.
Ayo Fayose
Civilian Governor — second term. Returned to office after defeating incumbent Kayode Fayemi in the 2014 election.
Kayode Fayemi
Civilian Governor — second non-consecutive term. His administration emphasised education, infrastructure, agriculture, governance reform and economic development.
Biodun Oyebanji
Civilian Governor — incumbent Governor of Ekiti State. Sworn in on 16 October 2022 and serving his current term.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ekiti State Governor
Who is the current governor of Ekiti State?
The current governor of Ekiti State is Biodun Oyebanji, of the APC. He has been in office since 2022.
What is the full name of the Ekiti State Governor?
The current Ekiti State Governor is Biodun Oyebanji.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State?
The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Ekiti State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Ekiti State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Ekiti State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Ekiti State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Ekiti State Governor?
The spouse of the current Ekiti State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Ekiti State Government House?
The Ekiti State Governor's official residence and office is the Ekiti State Government House in Ado-Ekiti.
How many governors has Ekiti State had?
Ekiti 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 Ekiti State?
The first governor of Ekiti State was Mohammed Bawa, who took office in 1996 as a Military Governor.