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Ademola Adeleke profile: age, spouse, offspring, senator, Davido, Governor.
Ademola Adeleke is a political figure from Osun State and an academic. He presently serves as the Senator for the Osun-West Senatorial District in Nigeria. Adeleke was born on March 6, 1960, in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, to Ayoola Adeleke and Esther.
| Name | Ademola Adeleke |
| Date of Birth | May 13, 1960 |
| Marital Status | Spouse to Titilola Adeleke |
| Profession | Politician |
| Net worth | $50 million |
Ademola Adeleke: Early Years, Biography, and Education
Adeleke entered the world on May 13, 1960, in Ede, Osun State, within the esteemed Adeleke family. His mother is an Igbo-Christian named Nnena Esther Adeleke, while his father is a Muslim known as Raji Ayoola Adeleke. His two elder siblings are Dr. Adedeji Adeleke and the Late Mr. Isiaka Adeleke. He is the youngest of his parents’ children.
Adeleke kicked off his primary education at Methodist Primary School, Surulere, Lagos State, before moving to Old Oyo State to attend Nawarudeen Primary School, Ikire. He advanced to Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Ede, located in Old Oyo State, and subsequently transferred to Ede Muslim Grammar School, Ede, where he completed his secondary education before heading to the United States. He departed Nigeria to further his education, joining his elder brothers in the United States of America. He began his higher education journey at Jacksonville State University in Alabama, USA, majoring in criminal justice with a minor in political science.
He returned to academic pursuits following disputes regarding his educational credentials. He re-enrolled at Atlanta Metropolitan State College in the USA and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice in 2021.
Ademola Adeleke: Professional Journey
Ademola Adeleke commenced his career as a service contractor at Quicksilver Courier Company in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1985 to 1989. He later transitioned to Origin International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, as vice president from 1990 to 1994 in a flavor and fragrance production company. Adeleke, a businessman and administrator, held the position of executive director at Guinness Nigeria Plc from 1992 to 1999, collaborating with co-director General Theophilus Danjuma. From 2001 to 2016, he acted as the group executive director of his brother’s firm, Pacific Holdings Limited.
Ademola Adeleke: Political Journey
Adeleke ventured into politics alongside his late brother, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, who passed away in April 2017. His political career commenced in 2001. After the passing of his brother in 2017, he contested in the Osun West by-election and triumphed under the People’s Democratic Party. Initially, Ademola was part of the All Progressives Congress before transitioning to the People’s Democratic Party. On July 23, 2018, he prevailed over Akin Ogunbiyi by a mere seven votes to win the PDP’s nomination for governor of Osun State.
He emerged victorious in the Osun State governorship election on September 22, 2018, but the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) termed it inconclusive. A rerun election occurred on September 27, 2018, where he was defeated by the incumbent, Governor Gboyega Oyetola. On July 5, 2019, the supreme court confirmed Gboyega Oyetola as the winner.
Currently, he serves as the gubernatorial candidate for the PDP in the 2023 Osun state gubernatorial election.
Ademola Adeleke: Personal Life
Adeleke is united in marriage to Mrs. Titilola Adeleke. Their union has brought forth 2 sons and 1 daughter: Adebayo Adeleke, commonly referred to as B-Red, Shina Adeleke, affectionately known as Shina Rambo, and Nike Adeleke. All of them are active in the entertainment sector. He is also the uncle of renowned Nigerian artist David Adeleke, recognized by his stage name, Davido.
Ademola Adeleke: Controversy
Certificate scandal
Adeleke faced accusations and was charged with falsifying his secondary school testimonial and WAEC results. He was urged to withdraw his candidacy for governor before the Osogbo high court. Adeleke’s declaration to INEC on July 20, 1988, took place when Osun State had not yet been established. Furthermore, the SSCE results cited in the testimonial indicated that the examination format was not utilized in 1981. The 2018 testimonial from Ede Muslim High School revealed that the principal who authenticated the 1988 testimonial also endorsed the 2018 testimonial.
This situation led to the principal’s arrest, and Adeleke’s attorney claimed that his secondary school has not publicly disputed the testimonial. This scenario resulted in the principal being apprehended. Adeleke’s defense lawyer argues that the secondary school has not formally challenged his testimony, asking the court to dismiss the case. The court concluded that it could not substantiate claims of Adeleke’s forgeries and dismissed the case. One witness’s testimony indicated that Adeleke was absent from the examination room.
Ademola Adeleke: Osun State Governorship election victor
Ademola Adeleke was proclaimed the victor of the Osun State governorship election on July 17.
Ademola Adeleke: Net Worth
Ademola Adeleke possesses an estimated net worth of $50 million.
