Akayi Ayantunji

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Ajayi Adeyinka Ayantunji [1] [2] is a Nigerian politician who is a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. He represents the Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe constituency. [3]

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  3. "Hon. AJAYI ADEYINKA AYANTUNJI". Federal Republic of Nigeria National Assembly. Retrieved 24 March 2018.