| Governor of Ondo State | |
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 Seal of Ondo State | |
 Flag of Ondo State | |
since 27 December 2023 | |
| Executive Branch of the Ondo State Government | |
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| Member of |
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| Residence | Ondo State Government House |
| Seat | Akure |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Ita David Ikpeme |
| Formation | 3 February 1976 |
| Deputy | Deputy Governor of Ondo State |
| Website | ondostate |
The governor of Ondo State is the head of government of Ondo State in Nigeria. The governor is the head of the executive branch of the Ondo State Government. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, to convene the legislature and grant pardons.
When Ondo State was created from the Western State in 1976, Group Captain Ita David Ikpeme was appointed its first governor. Olusegun Mimiko served the longest term as governor, serving for two consecutive terms of 4 years from 2009 to 2017.[1]
Since the creation of the state in 1976, 19 people have served as governor, 12 military governors and 7 civilian governors. Brigadier General Raji Rasaki served the shortest term in office of 7 months.
The current governor is Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was sworn in on 27 December 2023 following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu.[2][3]
- ^ "Mimiko sworn-in for second term". The Nation. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "JUST IN: Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo governor, dies at 67". The Cable. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Governor Akeredolu goes on another medical leave". Premium Times Nigeria. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.