Ondo State Governor

The Ondo State Governor is the head of government and the chief executive of Ondo State, Nigeria. The governor is responsible for overseeing the state's executive branch and implementing state laws. The Governor is also responsible for appointing members of the State Executive Council, which is the highest decision-making body in the state.

The current Ondo State Governor is Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who was elected in 2017 and re-elected in 2020.

Responsibilities of the Ondo State Governor

• Oversee the state's executive branch
• Implement state laws
• Appoint members of the State Executive Council
• Approve the state budget
• Grant pardons to criminals
• Declare a state of emergency
• Represent the state in international relations

Qualifications for the Ondo State Governor

• Must be a citizen of Nigeria
• Must be at least 35 years of age
• Must have a university degree or its equivalent
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in public service or business

Term of Office

The Ondo State Governor is elected for a four-year term and can be re-elected for a second term. The governor's term of office begins on the date of their inauguration.

Removal from Office

The Ondo State Governor can be removed from office by the State House of Assembly for gross misconduct or incompetence. The governor can also be removed from office by the President of Nigeria for a violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Powers and Functions

The Ondo State Governor has a wide range of powers and functions, including the power to:

• Appoint and remove members of the State Executive Council
• Approve the state budget
• Grant pardons to criminals
• Declare a state of emergency
• Represent the state in international relations