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Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi

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Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi in Oyo

Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi (born 1977) also known as Skimeh is a Nigerian politician. He is a member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing the Afijio, Oyo West, Oyo East, Atiba West federal constituency.[1][2][3] He is the son of the paramount king of Oyo town Oba Lamidi Olayiwola III.[4]

Early life

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His early education came at St Francis nursery and primary school Oyo, St Andrew Demonstration Oyo, and Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo. He earned a bachelor's degree at the University of Benin.[1]

Career

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He chaired the Atiba local government from 2007 to 2010. He served as a caretaker chairman of the Atiba local government 2011 to 2014.[5] In the 2015 general elections, he contested for the federal house of representatives under All Progressives Congress and was elected to represent Afijio, Oyo east, Oyo west and Atiba federal constituency [1] He was reelected in 2019.[2][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Biography of Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi – Nigerian Biography". Archived from the original on 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-05-24.
  2. ^ a b "Skimeh Re-elected, As 7 Oyo Reps' Members Lose Return Bid". February 25, 2019.
  3. ^ "Alaafin's sons to battle each other for Oyo Reps seat under APC, PDP". dailypost.ng.
  4. ^ "Brother vs. brother: Oyo's princes battle for Senate". Daily Trust. October 20, 2018. Archived from the original on May 23, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  5. ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nass.gov.ng.
  6. ^ "Alaafin's son beats brother for Oyo Rep seat". thenationonlineng.net.