Chief David Olumide Aderinokun (born 18 August 1971) is a Nigerian businessman and politician. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria. Prior to his entrance into politics, he is a realtor who specialized in joint venture projects.
David Olumide Aderinokun | |
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| Born | 18 August 1971 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Apata Memorial High School University of East London University of Abuja. |
Early life
editBorn on August 18, 1971, in Lagos, Chief David Olumide Aderinokun had his elementary school at Albalti Nursery and Primary School, Papa-Ajao, Lagos. He then proceeded to Mushin Boys High School Isolo, Lagos and finished his secondary school education at Apata Memorial High School, Isolo, Lagos where he obtained his Secondary School Certificate.
He travelled abroad for tertiary education and attended the University of East London where he obtained a B.S.C (Hons), in Business Studies. Upon his return from the United Kingdom, Aderinokun attended the University of Abuja for a second degree and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree (Bsc. Hons) in Public Administration in 2010.
In 2020, he was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration by the University of Nicosia as recognition for his achievements in business management and public administration.
Political life
editChief Aderinokun entered politics in 2011 when he lost his bid to represent his Party at the Nigerian House of Representative on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He tried again and won the Primaries to represent Abeokuta North Federal Constituency on October 3, 2018.[1]
He was the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial candidate in Ogun Central Senatorial District for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.[2]
Personal life
editChief David Olumide Aderinokun is married to media personality Stephanie Coker. They married on August 12, 2017, on the Greek Island of Mykonos.[3][4] They have a daughter who was born in November 2019.[5]
In June 2021, David Olumide Aderinokun was installed as a Chief of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta. He is the Akinruyiwa of Owu Kingdom while his wife, Stephanie is the Yeye Akinruyiwa.[6]
References
edit- ^ "David Aderinokun wins PDP primary in Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda Federal constituency". Ynaija. 5 October 2018.
- ^ Supreme Court affirms Aderinokun as PDP Candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial election. Vanguard. January, 2023.
- ^ Adetayo, Ayoola (12 August 2017). "Presenter and Olumide Aderinokun tie the knot on Greek Island". Pulse.ng.
- ^ "Media personality Stephanie Coker and Olumide Aderinokun's White Wedding ceremony will be taking place this Saturday in Greece". BellaNaija.com. 9 August 2017.
- ^ Wale, Kaffy (5 March 2020). "New Mum, Stephanie Coker Dismisses Stigma As She Reveals She Conceived Via IVF". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
- ^ Nigeria's former president Obasanjo installs new chiefs in Abeokuta. Daily Post Nigeria. June 6, 2021