Governors of Ondo State
Complete list of all 20 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 20 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Ondo State (2026)
Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Governor of Ondo State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Ondo State Governor Records
Full List of Ondo State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Jemibewon | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa | APC | 2024 – 2026 (current) | 2 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Sunday Tuoyo | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Adekunle Ajasin | UPN | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Bamidele Olumilua | NPN | 1983 – 1983 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Michael Ajasin | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 7 | Sunday Abatan | Military | 1985 – 1987 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Bamidele Olumilua | Military | 1987 – 1988 | 1 yr | Former |
| 9 | Ekundayo Opaleye | Military | 1988 – 1989 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Bamidele Olumilua | Military | 1989 – 1990 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | Emmanuel Iwejora | Military | 1990 – 1991 | 1 yr | Former |
| 12 | Sunday Ajibade Oni | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 13 | Bamidele Olumilua | SDP | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 14 | Moses Fasanya | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 15 | Adebayo Adefarati | Military | 1994 – 1999 | 5 yrs | Former |
| 16 | Adebisi Akindele | AD | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 17 | Olusegun Mimiko | LP | 2009 – 2017 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 18 | Olusegun Agagu | PDP | 2003 – 2009 | 6 yrs | Former |
| 19 | Rotimi Akeredolu | APC | 2017 – 2023 | 6 yrs | Former |
| 20 | Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Ondo State
David Jemibewon
Military Governor — served as the first Military Governor of the newly created Ondo State.
Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Sunday Tuoyo
Military Governor — served during the final phase of military administration before the return to civilian rule.
Adekunle Ajasin
Civilian Governor — elected Governor during the Second Republic and associated with the political tradition of the old Western Region.
Bamidele Olumilua
Civilian Governor — briefly served before the military coup that ended the Second Republic in December 1983.
Michael Ajasin
Military administration period following the 1983 coup.
Sunday Abatan
Military Governor — served during the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida.
Bamidele Olumilua
Military Governor — served during the period of military restructuring and administration.
Ekundayo Opaleye
Military Administrator — served during the transition period of military administration.
Bamidele Olumilua
Military administration period in Ondo State.
Emmanuel Iwejora
Military Administrator — served during the later years of General Ibrahim Babangida's administration.
Sunday Ajibade Oni
Military Administrator — served during the transition to the Third Republic.
Bamidele Olumilua
Civilian Governor — served during the short-lived Third Republic.
Moses Fasanya
Military Administrator — served after the military takeover of the Third Republic.
Adebayo Adefarati
Military Administrator — served during the Abacha military administration and the transition period leading to the Fourth Republic.
Adebisi Akindele
Civilian Governor — elected during the 1999 transition to democratic government.
Olusegun Mimiko
Civilian Governor — served two terms. He first assumed office in 2009 following a legal and electoral dispute and was re-elected in 2012.
Olusegun Agagu
Civilian Governor — served from 2003 until 2009 and was involved in major infrastructure and development programmes.
Rotimi Akeredolu
Civilian Governor — elected in 2016 and inaugurated in 2017. He was re-elected in 2020 for a second term.
Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Civilian Governor — became Governor following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in December 2023. He subsequently won the 2024 Ondo State governorship election and remains Governor.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ondo State Governor
Who is the current governor of Ondo State?
The current governor of Ondo State is Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of the APC. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Ondo State Governor?
The current Ondo State Governor is Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Ondo State?
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Ondo State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Ondo State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Ondo State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Ondo State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Ondo State Governor?
The spouse of the current Ondo State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Ondo State Government House?
The Ondo State Governor's official residence and office is the Ondo State Government House in Akure.
How many governors has Ondo State had?
Ondo State has had 20 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 20 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Ondo State?
The first governor of Ondo State was David Jemibewon, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.