Ademola Adeleke Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth
Ademola Adeleke is a Nigerian politician and businessman who currently serves as the governor of Osun State. He was born on May 13, 1960, and hails from the Adeleke family of Ede in Osun State. He was previously the senator that represented the Osun-west senatorial district from 2017 to 2019.
Ademola Adeleke hails from the Adeleke family of Ede in Osun State. He contested in the 2022 Osun State gubernatorial election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and defeated the incumbent governor, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola of the APC, who defeated him in the 2018 Osun State gubernatorial election rerun.
Ademola Adeleke Profile
| Name | Ademola Adeleke |
| Real Name | Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke |
| Date of Birth | 13 May 1960 |
| Age | 63 years |
| State of Origin | Osun State |
| Tribe | Yoruba |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Politician and Businessman |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Wife | Titilola Adeleke |
| Children | Eight (8) |
| Political Party | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Net Worth | $200 Million |
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Educational Background
Ademola Adeleke started his primary education at Methodist Primary School, Surulere Lagos State, then relocated to Old Oyo State, where he attended Nawarudeen Primary School, Ikire. He progressed to The Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Ede, also in the then Old Oyo State, and later moved to Ede Muslim Grammar School Ede, where he finished his secondary school education before relocating to the United States.
In the United States, Adeleke started higher studies at Jacksonville State University, Alabama, where he majored in criminal justice and with a minor in political science. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice in 2021 from Atlanta Metropolitan State College in the United States.
Career
Adeleke is a businessman and administrator who served as an executive director of Guinness Nigeria Plc from 1992–1999, where his co-directors included General Theophilus Danjuma. He was the group executive director at his brother’s company, Pacific Holdings Limited, from 2001 to 2016.
Before joining Pacific Holdings Limited, Ademola had worked with Quicksilver Courier Company in Atlanta, Georgia, US, as a service contractor from 1985–1989. He progressed to Origin International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, US, a flavors and fragrance manufacturing company as vice president from 1990 to 1994. Adeleke started his political career in 2001 alongside his late brother Senator Isiaka Adeleke who died in April 2017.
Ademola Adeleke contested at the Osun West 2017 by-election after the death of his brother, emerging as the winner under the People’s Democratic Party. Ademola was a member of the All Progressives Congress until he decamped to the People’s Democratic Party in April 2017.
Ademola Adeleke contested in the 2018 Osun state gubernatorial election under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party against top contenders Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola of APC and Iyiola Omisore of SDP on September 22, 2018. The election was declared inconclusive by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), and a rerun was slated on September 27, 2018.
The candidate of the APC, Oyetola, was declared the winner after the run-off. Adeleke protested the result describing the election as a “coup.” On March 22, 2019, the tribunal sitting in Abuja declared Adeleke the winner of the election. However, the Supreme Court later affirmed Gboyega Oyetola as the authentic winner of the 2018 Osun State governorship election on Friday, July 5, 2019.
In 2022, Ademola Adeleke contested in the gubernatorial election of July 16 under the PDP against incumbent governor Gboyega Oyetola. Adeleke defeated Gboyega Oyetola with 402,979 votes to 375,077 votes. Adeleke won in 17 local government areas, including Olorunda, Ede South, Orolu, Osogbo, and others.
Controversies
Like many public figures, Senator Adeleke has also had his fair share of controversies. Here are some notable ones: Certificate Forgery Allegation: In 2018, it was alleged that Senator Adeleke had presented a forged secondary school certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest in the Osun State governorship election. He was sued and arrested for the offense, but the case was eventually dismissed by the court.
Dancing in Public: In 2018, a video of Senator Adeleke dancing went viral on social media. While many people found it amusing and entertaining, some criticized him for his behavior, arguing that it was not befitting of a senator. His involvement in Cultism: In 2019, a video surfaced online showing Senator Adeleke allegedly making certain hand gestures associated with a cult group. He denied the allegation, stating that he was merely dancing and that he did not belong to any cult group.
Alleged Money Laundering: In 2020, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Senator Adeleke of being involved in a money laundering scheme. He denied the allegation, stating that it was a politically motivated attack on his reputation. It’s important to note that these are just allegations and some have been dismissed by the courts. Senator Adeleke has also denied some of the allegations against him.
Ademola Adeleke Instagram Handle
Ademola Adeleke is on Instagram @aadeleke_01.
Personal Life
Ademola Adeleke is married to Titilola Adeleke, and they have eight children together, including B-Red, Ayootola, Goke, Sinarambo, Adenike, and Folasade. He is also the uncle of popular Nigerian musician Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke.
Aside from his political career, Senator Adeleke is known for his philanthropic activities. He has been involved in various charitable causes, including donations to schools, hospitals, and orphanages in his home state of Osun and other parts of Nigeria.
Ademola Adeleke Net Worth
Ademola Adeleke as an estimated Net Worth of $200 Million.
