Senator Monday Okpebholo
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Senator Monday Okpebholo has been serving as governor of edo state of Edo State since November 12, 2024, under the APC Party.
👤 About Senator Monday Okpebholo
Senator Monday Okpebholo is the current Governor of Edo State, sworn in on 12 November 2024 under the APC. He previously served as Senator for Edo Central.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Senator Monday Okpebholo |
| Title / Role | Governor of Edo State |
| State | Edo State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | August 1, 1970 (56 years old) |
| Education | BBA Business Administration, University of Abuja; pursuing Masters in Governance & International Relations |
| In office since | November 12, 2024 |
| Geopolitical zone | SS |
🏆 Key Achievements
Elected Governor 2024. Former Senator Edo Central.
🏛 Role of the Governor of Edo State
The Governor of Edo State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Edo State is part of the SS geopolitical zone, with Benin City as its capital. Senator Monday Okpebholo currently serves as governor since November 12, 2024.