This is a list of administrators and governors of Ekiti State. Ekiti State was created on October 1, 1996 from territory of Ondo State.
| Name | Title | Took Office | Left Office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Bawa | Administrator | 7 October 1996 | August 1998 | (Military) | |
| Navy Captain Atanda Yusuf | Administrator | August 1998 | May 1999 | (Military) | |
| Niyi Adebayo | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2003 | AD | |
| Ayo Fayose | Governor | 29 May 2003 | 16 October 2006 | PDP | |
| Tunji Olurin | Administrator | 8 October 2006 | 27 April 2007 | PDP | |
| Tope Ademiluyi | Acting Governor | 27 April 2007 | 29 May 2007 | PDP | |
| Segun Oni | Acting Governor | 29 May 2007 | 15 Oct 2010 | PDP | |
| Dr. Kayode Fayemi | Governor | 15th Oct 2010 | ACN |