Idahosa Dennis
Idahosa Dennis is a Nigerian politician from Edo. Idahosa Dennis has contested 1 election, winning 1.
Biography
Dennis Idahosa (born 11 August 1980) is a Nigerian politician who has served as deputy governor of Edo State since 12 November 2024.
He previously served as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2019 to 2024.
Dennis Idahosa was born on 11 August 1980, in Benin City, Edo State.
He earned a degree in sociology and a master’s in Legislative Studies in Canada and Nigeria, respectively.
He worked in the private sector, specifically in health and allied sectors, before entering politics.
He was appointed as a commissioner of the Edo State Ministry of Investments, Public-Private Partnerships (2014–2015) by the administration of Adams Oshiomhole.
He was a member of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall in Abuja from March 2018 to November 2018.
In 2019, he was elected to the House of Representatives and reelected in 2023 for a second term, defeating Omosede Igbinedion.
On 22 September 2024, he was declared the deputy governor-elect in the gubernatorial elections.