Governors of Kwara State
Complete list of all 19 governors from 1967 to 2026 — 19 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Kwara State (2026)
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Governor of Kwara State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
Kwara State Governor Records
Full List of Kwara State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Lasisi Bamigboye | Military | 1967 – 1975 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 2 | AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Ibrahim Taiwo | Military | 1975 – 1976 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | George Innih | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Salaudeen Latinwo | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Cornelius Adebayo | UPN | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Mohammed Ndatsu Umar | Military | 1983 – 1985 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Ahmed Abdullahi | Military | 1987 – 1988 | 1 yr | Former |
| 9 | Ibrahim Alkali | Military | 1988 – 1989 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Alwali Jauji Kazir | Military | 1989 – 1992 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Shaaba Lafiaji | SDP | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 12 | Mustapha Ismail | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 13 | Baba Adamu Iyam | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Peter A. M. Ogar | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 15 | Rasheed Shekoni | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 16 | Mohammed Lawal | ANPP | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 17 | Bukola Saraki | PDP | 2003 – 2011 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 18 | Abdulfatah Ahmed | PDP | 2011 – 2019 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 19 | AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Kwara State
David Lasisi Bamigboye
Military Governor — pioneer Governor of the state after its creation in 1967.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Ibrahim Taiwo
Military Governor — served during the period of further state restructuring in Nigeria.
George Innih
Military Governor — administered the state during the early phase of the Murtala/Obasanjo military governments.
Salaudeen Latinwo
Military Governor — served during the final phase of military administration before the Second Republic.
Cornelius Adebayo
Civilian Governor — elected Governor of the former Kwara State during the Second Republic.
Mohammed Ndatsu Umar
Military Governor — served following the December 1983 military takeover.
Ahmed Abdullahi
Military Governor — served during the Babangida military administration.
Ibrahim Alkali
Military Governor — served during the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.
Alwali Jauji Kazir
Military Governor — administered Kwara during the transition period preceding the Third Republic.
Shaaba Lafiaji
Civilian Governor — elected Governor during the short-lived Third Republic.
Mustapha Ismail
Military Administrator — served during the Abacha military administration.
Baba Adamu Iyam
Military Administrator — served during the transition period before the return to civilian government.
Peter A. M. Ogar
Military Administrator — served after the creation of the modern territorial configuration of Kwara State.
Rasheed Shekoni
Military Administrator — served until the restoration of democratic government in May 1999.
Mohammed Lawal
Civilian Governor — served as Governor of Kwara State during the first elected administration of the Fourth Republic.
Bukola Saraki
Civilian Governor — served two consecutive terms and oversaw major infrastructure and institutional projects.
Abdulfatah Ahmed
Civilian Governor — served two consecutive terms as Governor of Kwara State.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Civilian Governor — incumbent Governor of Kwara State. He assumed office on 29 May 2019 and was re-elected for a second term in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kwara State Governor
Who is the current governor of Kwara State?
The current governor of Kwara State is AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, of the APC. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Kwara State Governor?
The current Kwara State Governor is AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Kwara State?
The Deputy Governor of Kwara State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Kwara State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Kwara State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Kwara State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Kwara State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Kwara State Governor?
The spouse of the current Kwara State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Kwara State Government House?
The Kwara State Governor's official residence and office is the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin.
How many governors has Kwara State had?
Kwara State has had 19 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 19 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Kwara State?
The first governor of Kwara State was David Lasisi Bamigboye, who took office in 1967 as a Military Governor.