Governor of Basilan
{{Short description|Local chief executive}}
{{Infobox Political post
|post = Provincial Governor
|body = Basilan
|insignia =
|insigniasize =
|insigniacaption =
| image =Rep. Mujiv Hataman (18th Congress PH).jpg
|incumbent = Mujiv Hataman
|incumbentsince = June 30, 2025
|style =
|residence =
|appointer = Elected via popular vote
|termlength = 3 years
|formation = 1973
|succession =
|inaugural = Tomas Nanquil
|website =
}}
The governor of Basilan ({{langx|fil|Punong Panlalawigan ng Basilan}}), is the chief executive of the provincial government of Basilan.
Military Governors (1973-1975)
class="wikitable sortable"
! !! Governor | |
1 | Col. Tomas Nanquil Jr. |
2 | Rear Adm. Romulo Espaldon |
Civilian Governors (1975-present)
class="wikitable sortable"
! No. ! Image ! Term | |||
1 | Asan G. Camlian | 1975-1986 | |
2 | Louis W. Alano | 1986-1988 | |
3 | 100px | Abdulgani A. Salapuddin | 1988-1998 |
4 | 100px | Wahab M. Akbar | 1998-2007 |
5 | 100px | Jum Jainudin Akbar | 2007-2016 |
6 | 100px | Hadjiman Hataman Salliman | 2016-2025 |
7 | 100px | Mujiv Hataman | 2025-present{{cite web|title=Mujiv Hataman beats nephew in Basilan gubernatorial race |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/mujiv-hataman-gubernatorial-race-basilan-2025/|publisher=Rappler |accessdate=May 14, 2025}} |