List of governors of Osun State
| Governor of Osun State | |
|---|---|
Flag of Osun State | |
since 27 November 2022 | |
| Executive Branch of the Osun State Government | |
| Style |
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| Type | |
| Member of |
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| Residence | Osun State Government House |
| Seat | Osogbo |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Leo Segun Ajiborisha |
| Formation | 27 August 1991 |
| Deputy | Deputy Governor of Osun State |
| Website | www |
The governor of Osun State is the head of government of Osun State in Nigeria. The governor is the head of the executive branch of the Osun State Government. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Osun State House of Assembly, to convene the legislature and grant pardons.
When Osun State was created from Oyo State in 1991, Colonel Leo Segun Ajiborisha was appointed its first head of State. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke was the first Civilian governor for 2 years from January 2nd,1992 to November 1993 Bisi Akande served from 1999 to 2003 Olagunsoye Oyinlola served from 2003 to 2010 Rauf Aregbesola served the longest term as governor, serving for two consecutive terms of 4 years each from 2010 to 2014 and 2014 to 2018 Gboyega Oyetola served from 2018 to 2022.
Since the creation of the state in 1991, 10 people have served as governor, 4 military governors and 6 civilian governors. Ajiborisha served the shortest term in office of 4 months.
The current governor is Ademola Adeleke, he was sworn in on 27 November 2022.