Governors of Ogun State
Complete list of all 17 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 17 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Ogun State (2026)
Dapo Abiodun
Governor of Ogun State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
Ogun State Governor Records
Full List of Ogun State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seidu Ayodele Balogun | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Prince Dapo Abiodun | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Paul Tarfa | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Harris Eghagha | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Raji Rasaki | Military | 1986 – 1987 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Mohammed Lawal | Military | 1987 – 1988 | 1 yr | Former |
| 7 | Daniel Akintonde | Military | 1988 – 1989 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Segun Osoba | SDP | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 9 | Kayode Olofinmoyin | Military | 1993 – 1993 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Ibrahim A. I. S. Bako | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | James Oluleye | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Daniel Akintonde | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Anthony Obi | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 14 | Olusegun Osoba | AD | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 15 | Gbenga Daniel | PDP | 2003 – 2011 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 16 | Ibikunle Amosun | APC | 2011 – 2019 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 17 | Dapo Abiodun | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Ogun State
Seidu Ayodele Balogun
Military Governor of Ogun State during the early period after state creation.
Prince Dapo Abiodun
Paul Tarfa
Military Governor who served during the transition to civilian government.
Harris Eghagha
Military Governor during the Buhari military administration.
Raji Rasaki
Military Governor of Ogun State during the Babangida administration.
Mohammed Lawal
Military Governor of Ogun State.
Daniel Akintonde
Military Governor of Ogun State.
Segun Osoba
Elected civilian Governor during the aborted Third Republic.
Kayode Olofinmoyin
Military administrator during the transition period.
Ibrahim A. I. S. Bako
Military Administrator of Ogun State.
James Oluleye
Military Administrator of Ogun State.
Daniel Akintonde
Military Administrator of Ogun State.
Anthony Obi
Military Administrator during the final period of military rule.
Olusegun Osoba
Elected Governor of Ogun State during the Fourth Republic.
Gbenga Daniel
Governor of Ogun State for two consecutive terms. His administration was associated with road construction, urban development and industrial investment.
Ibikunle Amosun
Governor of Ogun State for two terms. His administration focused strongly on infrastructure, roads and urban development.
Dapo Abiodun
Incumbent Governor of Ogun State. Re-elected in 2023 and serving his second term.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ogun State Governor
Who is the current governor of Ogun State?
The current governor of Ogun State is Dapo Abiodun, of the APC. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Ogun State Governor?
The current Ogun State Governor is Dapo Abiodun.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Ogun State?
The Deputy Governor of Ogun State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Ogun State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Ogun State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Ogun State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Ogun State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Ogun State Governor?
The spouse of the current Ogun State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Ogun State Government House?
The Ogun State Governor's official residence and office is the Ogun State Government House in Abeokuta.
How many governors has Ogun State had?
Ogun State has had 17 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 17 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Ogun State?
The first governor of Ogun State was Seidu Ayodele Balogun, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.