Hon. Gbegudu Ololade James
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Hon. Gbegudu Ololade James has been serving as deputy speaker of the ondo state house of assembly of Ondo State since June 4, 2025, under the APC Party.
👤 About Hon. Gbegudu Ololade James
Gbegudu Ololade James was born in Igodan Lisa, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, to Elder Adeyinka Gbegudu and Mrs. Boladele Gbegudu. He holds a degree from Obafemi Awolowo University.
He has represented Okitipupa Constituency II in the Ondo State House of Assembly since 2019, succeeding Jumoke Akindele. He was elected Deputy Speaker of the Assembly in 2025, succeeding Abayomi Akinruntan.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Hon. Gbegudu Ololade James |
| Title / Role | Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly |
| State | Ondo State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| In office since | June 4, 2025 |
| Geopolitical zone | SW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly since 2025, succeeding Abayomi Akinruntan. Represents Okitipupa Constituency II, a seat held since 2019, succeeding Jumoke Akindele.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State assists the governor in the executive administration of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally succeeds to the governorship if the governor is incapacitated, impeached, resigns or passes away.
Hon. Gbegudu Ololade James serves as deputy governor under Governor the Governor , having assumed office on June 4, 2025.