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There have been various leaders of Edo State, both military and civilian, since Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Upon independence, Nigeria had only three regions, and the area of the future Edo State was located in the Western Region. The Mid-Western Region was separated from the Western Region in August 1963 and had Dennis Osadebay as its first premier. The modern Edo State was established on 27 August 1991, following the division of Bendel State into Edo State and Delta State. John Odigie-Oyegun became the first civilian governor of Edo State, serving from January 1992 to November 1993, and was succeeded by military governors. In the democratic era, Lucky Igbinedion served as governor from 1999 to 2007 and was succeeded by Oserheimen Osunbor. Adams Oshiomhole served from 2008 to 2016, followed by Godwin Obaseki, who was re-elected in 2020. Monday Okpebholo (pictured) has been the incumbent governor of Edo State since 2024. (Full list...)