Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi | |
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Senator | |
In office May 2015 –May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Olufemi Lanlehin |
Succeeded by | Mohammed Kola Balogun |
Constituency | Oyo South |
Personal details | |
Born | May 6 1962 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | All Progressives Congress |
Profession | Politician |
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