| Governor of Osun State | |
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 Flag of Osun State | |
since 27 November 2022 | |
| Executive Branch of the Osun State Government | |
| Style |
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| 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 governor. Rauf Aregbesola served the longest term as governor, serving for two consecutive terms of 4 years from 2010 to 2018.[1]
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.[2]
- ^ "Aregbesola Declared Osun Governor... Court Sacks Oyinlola". P.M. News. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Abubakar, Shina (27 November 2022). "Adeleke takes oath of office". Vanguard. Retrieved 1 January 2024.