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Court of Appeal annulled his 2007 election win on 16 October 2010; Kayode Fayemi (Action Congress) declared rightful winner. No criminal cases.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Governor. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 50%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Yoruba Christian family from Ido-Osi | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ife (now OAU) | B.Eng. | 1970–? |
Governor of Ekiti, 2007-2010, election annulled
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Ekiti State
29 May 2007 – 16 Oct 2010 · Ekiti
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various commercial facilities | — | — | Standard pattern | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road and education projects | — | — | — | Mixed completion |
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.
Tenure duration
~3.5 years ending via Court of Appeal annulment
Confidence: 95%
Debt position during tenure
Limited published data; moderate accumulation
Confidence: 70%
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Ekiti State Ekiti | 29 May 2007 – 16 Oct 2010 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ekiti Governorship | Governor | SDP | 2022 | lost Lost (3rd) |
| 2007 Ekiti Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won (later annulled) |
Performance & Policies
Ekiti governance
Various road and education projects during truncated tenure
Public Statements & Promises
"Active in opposition politics post-removal"
Network & Relationships
Successor
Media Coverage
Heavy 2010 Court of Appeal coverage
Timeline
Governor of Ekiti (annulled)
Court of Appeal annulled election; Fayemi installed
Lost gubernatorial bid on SDP platform
Sources
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