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Alhaji Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo

Yoruba Politician

Died when: 60 years 271 days (728 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Alhaji Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo

Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo (June 14, 1941 – March 12, 2002), popularly known as 'Alhaji how are you', was a Nigerian and prominent Yoruba politician.

He was born in Ado-Ekiti the Ekiti State capital to Sir.Rufai Adeyemo & Princess Adebolarin Agunsoye.Growing up as a Catholic during the British colonial era, he later converted to Islam.

He became a politician early in his career.He joined the Western Region campaign of Egbe Omo Oduduwa founded by Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo.

He was also a front-line member of Action Group political party which later metamorphosed into Unity Party of Nigeria.His main legacy was to secure democracy and good governance in post independent Nigeria.

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