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EFCC arraigned him in 2012 over alleged ₦58bn Ogun State fraud. Trial remains ongoing as of May 2026 — one of the longest-running gubernatorial EFCC trials. No conviction recorded.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Governor and Senator. Specific figures contested in EFCC trial. Confidence: 50%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Yoruba Christian Ijebu family from Ijebu-Ode | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| University of Lagos | B.Eng. Electrical Engineering | 1970–? |
Governor of Ogun, 2003-2011
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Senator (Ogun East)
11 Jun 2023 – present
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
Latest
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Governor of Ogun State
29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011 · Ogun
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2003
At handover
29 May 2011
Net change
+₦30.0bn
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Eurobond era commercial facilities | Domestic Bond Issue | — | Multiple state-level instruments | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogun infrastructure (2003-2011) | — | — | — | Major road construction including Sagamu-Abeokuta dual carriageway |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Senator (Ogun East) | 11 Jun 2023 – present | — | — | |
Governor of Ogun State Ogun | 29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Senate (Ogun East) | Senator | APC | 2023 | won Won |
| 2007 Ogun Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2003 Ogun Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2003 | won Won (defeated Osoba) |
Performance & Policies
Ogun infrastructure (2003-2011)
Major road construction including Sagamu-Abeokuta dual carriageway
Public Statements & Promises
"Maintained innocence throughout EFCC trial"
"Yoruba political voice statements"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Media Coverage
Channels TV, Arise TV coverage
- Premium Times EFCC
Premium Times EFCC coverage
Timeline
Governor of Ogun State (PDP)
EFCC ₦58bn alleged fraud trial ongoing
Senator, Ogun East (APC)
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