STATE HISTORY
Past Governors of Ekiti State
A historical record of the people who have led Ekiti State from its creation in 1996 to the present.
PUBLIC HISTORY
Leaders of Ekiti State since its creation
Ekiti State was created on 1 October 1996. This historical list includes military administrators, acting office-holders and elected governors for a fuller record. The current governor is clearly marked for reference.
| Name | Office | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Lt. Col. Mohammed Bawa | Military Administrator | 7 Oct 1996 – Aug 1998 |
| Navy Captain Atanda Yusuf | Military Administrator | Aug 1998 – 29 May 1999 |
| Otunba Niyi Adebayo | Executive Governor | 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2003 |
| Ayo Fayose | Governor | 29 May 2003 – 19 Oct 2006 |
| Chief Friday Aderemi | Acting Governor | 16–19 Oct 2006 |
| Brig. Gen. Tunji Olurin (Rtd.) | Administrator | 19 Oct 2006 – 27 Apr 2007 |
| Chief Tope Ademiluyi | Acting Governor | 27 Apr – 29 May 2007 |
| Engr. Segun Oni | Governor | 29 May 2007 – 17 Feb 2009; returned after rerun 6 May 2009 – 15 Oct 2010 |
| Rt. Hon. Tunji Odeyemi | Acting Governor | 17 Feb – 6 May 2009 |
| Dr. Kayode Fayemi | Governor | 16 Oct 2010 – 16 Oct 2014 |
| Ayodele Fayose | Governor | 16 Oct 2014 – 16 Oct 2018 |
| Dr. Kayode Fayemi | Governor | 16 Oct 2018 – 16 Oct 2022 |
| Biodun Oyebanji CURRENT | Governor (current, not a past governor) | 16 Oct 2022 – present |
This page is a public-history overview, not a political endorsement. Dates and titles follow the Ekiti State Government’s published “Past Governors” record; brief acting appointments are included where reported. Some transitions occurred during a state of emergency or following court decisions.
Reference: Ekiti State Government, “Past Governors” and “About Ekiti”.