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Our Leadership
Executive Authority
Governor of Edo State
Executive Governor
His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo
Executive Governor, Edo State — (Sworn in November 12, 2024)
Senator Monday Okpebholo is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the Executive Governor of Edo State since November 12, 2024, following his victory in the September 21, 2024 gubernatorial election. He ran under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the campaign motto "A New Edo Has Risen."
Prior to his governorship, he served as the Senator representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly (2023–2024). He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Abuja and has championed initiatives in youth empowerment, agricultural development, healthcare, and rural infrastructure.
5-Point Agenda
- Security
- Infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Food Sufficiency
- Education
Career Highlights
- Executive Governor, Edo State (2024–present)
- Senator, Edo Central (2023–2024)
- Founder, Monday Okpebholo Foundation
- Businessman & Grassroots Advocate
His election victory was affirmed by the Court of Appeal (May 2025) and the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal (April 2025).
Executive Authority
Deputy Governor of Edo State
Deputy Governor
His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa
Deputy Governor, Edo State — (Sworn in November 12, 2024)
Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa is a Nigerian politician and public servant who has served as the Deputy Governor of Edo State since November 12, 2024, having been elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket alongside Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21, 2024 gubernatorial election. His selection as running mate was widely credited as a key factor in the administration's electoral victory.
Born on August 11, 1980, in Benin City, Edo State, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Legislative Studies obtained from institutions in Canada and Nigeria. Prior to his current role, he served two terms as a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ovia South-West/Ovia North-East Federal Constituency (2019–2024), where he chaired the House Committee on Legislative Compliance.
Focus Areas
- Education Reform
- Healthcare Development
- Economic Growth
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Environmental Sustainability
Career Highlights
- Deputy Governor, Edo State (2024–present)
- House of Representatives, 2019–2024 (Two Terms)
- Commissioner, Edo Ministry of Investments (2014–2015)
- Private Sector Leader, Health & Allied Industries
As Deputy Governor, he constitutionally acts as Governor in the event of the Governor's absence, and is first in the line of succession under the Edo State executive structure.
