Bala James Ngilari (2007–2014)#
Served under Murtala Nyako · PDP Tenure: 29 May 2007 — 15 July 2014
Mode in: Elected on the Nyako joint ticket, 2007; re-elected 2012.
Mode out: Elevated to Governor after Nyako's impeachment.
His resignation letter dispute produced a landmark court ruling on the constitutional form of a deputy governor’s resignation.
Martins Babale (2015–2019)#
Served under Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla (Bindow) · APC Tenure: 2015 — 2019
Mode in: Elected on the Bindow joint ticket, 2015.
Mode out: End of term.
Briefly acting governor in March 2017. Exact swearing-in and exit dates to be confirmed.
Kaletapwa Farauta (2019–present)#
Served under Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri · PDP Tenure: 29 May 2019 — present
Mode in: Elected on the Fintiri joint ticket, 2019; re-elected 2023.
Mode out: In office.
First female deputy governor of Adamawa State.