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Court of Appeal annulled his 2007 re-election on 24 February 2009; Olusegun Mimiko (Labour Party) declared rightful winner. No criminal cases. Died 13 September 2013.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Minister and Governor. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 50%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Yoruba Christian Ilaje family | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ibadan | Bachelor's degree | 1970–? |
| University of Wisconsin, USA | PhD Geophysics | 1980–? |
Governor of Ondo, 2003-2009, election annulled
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Ondo State
29 May 2003 – 24 Feb 2009 · Ondo
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2003
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Eurobond era commercial facilities | Domestic Bond Issue | — | — | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-term governorship truncated by Court of Appeal annulment | — | — | — | Court of Appeal annulled 2007 re-election on 24 February 2009; Mimiko declared winner |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Minister of Power and Steel
2001 – 2003
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
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.
Minister of Aviation
1999 – 2001
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
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.
Additional Fiscal Indicators
Descriptive fiscal positions and notes that fall outside the tenure-bookended snapshot model.
Debt at Removal (24 February 2009)
Limited public data; estimated ₦30-40bn
Confidence: 70%
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Ondo State Ondo | 29 May 2003 – 24 Feb 2009 | — | — | |
Minister of Power and Steel | 2001 – 2003 | — | — | |
Minister of Aviation | 1999 – 2001 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ondo Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won (later annulled) |
| 2003 Ondo Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2003 | won Won (defeated AD) |
Performance & Policies
Ondo governance
Two-term governorship; ended via Court of Appeal annulment
Public Statements & Promises
"Limited public engagement post-2009"
Network & Relationships
Successor (via court)
Media Coverage
Heavy 2009 Court of Appeal annulment coverage
September 2013 obituary
Timeline
Aviation then Power & Steel Minister
Governor of Ondo State (PDP)
Court of Appeal annulled 2007 election; Mimiko installed
Died
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