Deputy Governor of Edo State
The deputy governor of Edo State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Edo State, Nigeria, after the governor of Edo State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is directly elected together with the governor to a four-year term of office. The deputy governor has the constitutional power to act as the governor in the event of the governor's death, resignation, impeachment, or absence. The deputy governor also assists the governor in the administration of the state and performs any other duties that the governor may assign to him or her.
| Deputy Governor of Edo State | |
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Seal of Edo State | |
Flag of Edo State | |
Incumbent Omobayo Godwins since 8 April 2024 | |
| Executive Branch of the Edo State Government | |
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| Status | Second highest executive branch officer |
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| Seat | Benin City |
| Nominator | Gubernatorial candidate |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or, if vacant, Governor via House of Assembly confirmation |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Mike Oghiadomhe (Fourth Republic) |
| Succession | First |
| Website | edostate |
Omobayo Godwins is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 8 April 2024.
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