Saheed Popoola | |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Ojomu/Balogun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1971 Offa, Nigeria. |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Spouse | Mrs Popoola |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. New York Film Academy |
| Occupation | Politician . Architect |
Saheed Adekeye Olalekan Popoola born (17 January 1971) is a Nigerian Politician and Architect he was a member of Kwara State House of Assembly (7th Legislator) representing Ojomu/Balogun Constituency. He previously served as executive chairman of Offa Local Government Kwara State Nigeria.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
He was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Popoola Of Obatiwajoye compound in Offa on 17 January 1971. He earned his bachelor's degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in Political Science and attended Delar College of Education, IdoOsi, Ekiti State For his National Certificate of Education[2]
Political career
Popoola started his political career as executive chairman of Offa Local Government Kwara State Nigeria between 2011-2013. Previously Served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports between 2008-2011 Under Governor Bukola Saraki and Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, He was elected as a Member, Kwara House of Assembly (7th and 8th Assembly Legislature) between 2011-2019. He changed his political party from All Progressive Congress (APC) to Social Democratic Party (SDP). In 2023, he was Social Democratic Party (SDP) flag bearer for Federal House of Representatives candidate representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency but lost the election to Him Tijani Ismail of All Progressive Congress (APC).[4][5][6][7]
On 28 March 2022 kwara state house of assembly member declared Saheed Popoola’s seat vacant Over his defection to Social Democratic Party (SDP) from All Progressive Congress (APC) the Party Platform that won him the seat.[8][9] Earlier Before that it was reported that Popoola is charged with Antiparty activities due to his relationship with one of the stakeholders of the opposition party which is the former Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki before his official defection to Social Democratic Party.[10]
References
- ↑ "Kwara State House of Assembly". www.kwha.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- 1 2 "Kwara State House of Assembly". kwha.gov.ng. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ Ajapin, Yushau Abdulwasiu (2022-02-28). "Kwara for Kwara: Wakili Lafiagi and Prince Saheed Popoola Commends Group". Prudent Watch. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ↑ https://inecnigeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Final-List-of-Candidates-for-National-Elections-1.pdf
- ↑ "SDP Reps candidate backs APC candidate".
- ↑ Online, The Eagle (2019-06-11). "34-year-old emerges Speaker in new Kwara Assembly |". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Ex-Council Chair, 15 Others Nominated As Kwara Commissioners". 2023.
- ↑ "Kwara Assembly declares Saheed Popoola's seat vacant, writes INEC". 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "Saheed Popoola's case put on hold as Kwara APC, SDP members". 2023.
- ↑ "As The Landlord Of APC In Kwara State, I Received Dollars From Bukola Saraki On His Invitation - Saheed Popoola". Kwara Reporters. Retrieved 2023-12-28.