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Isiaka Adeleke
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| 2nd Governor of Osun State | |
| In office January 1992 – November 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Leo Segun Ajiborisha |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Udofia |
| Senator for Osun West | |
| In office May 2015 – April 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Mudasiru Oyetunde Hussein |
| Succeeded by | Ademola Adeleke |
| In office May 2007 – May 2011 |
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| Succeeded by | Mudasiru Oyetunde Hussein |
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Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke
15 January 1955 Enugu, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Enugu State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 23 April 2017 (aged 62) Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Profession | Businessman, Politician |
Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (born January 15, 1955 – died April 23, 2017) was an important Nigerian politician. He served as a senator two times, representing the Osun West area. He was first elected in 2007 under the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Later, he was elected again in 2015 with the All Progressives Congress party.
In 2011, he tried to be re-elected as senator but came in second place. He received 77,090 votes, while the winner, Mudasiru Oyetunde Hussein, got 121,971 votes.
Early Life and Education
Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke was born on January 15, 1955. His parents were Senator Ayoola Adeleke and Esther Adeleke. He was born in Enugu State and spent his early childhood there. This was until the Nigerian civil war began.
He started his primary school at Christ Church School in Enugu. Later, he moved to Ibadan to continue his education. He finished his secondary school at Ogbomoso Grammar School. Isiaka Adeleke earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a master's degree in public administration. He also held important positions, like being the chairman of the Governing Council for the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. He was also the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for the University of Calabar, Nigeria. A fun fact is that he was the uncle of the famous Nigerian musician, Davido.
Isiaka Adeleke's Political Journey
During a period known as the Nigerian Third Republic, Isiaka Adeleke decided to run for governor. This was for the newly created Osun State, which was formed from Oyo State. He was a member of the SDP, which was a very strong party in the state.
He won the election and became the first civilian governor of Osun State in 1992. As governor, he made some important decisions. He helped set up a polytechnic college in Iree and a college of technology in Esa-Oke. He also oversaw the completion of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation.
After the republic was dissolved in 1994, Adeleke joined an opposition group called Afenifere. However, he later moved to a new political party called the Democratic Party of Nigeria.
Serving as Senator
In 2007, Isiaka Adeleke was elected as a senator for Osun West. His main opponent was Mudasiru Oyetunde Hussein. Senator Adeleke was chosen to be part of several important committees. These included committees on Upstream Petroleum Resources, Integration and Cooperation, Housing, and the Air Force.
In March 2008, he started a scholarship program. This program helped about 100 students from less privileged backgrounds attend colleges and universities across Nigeria.
In July 2009, he was the chairman of the Senate Committee on the INEC. He praised the work of INEC, saying they had done a good job. He also supported the idea that Nigerians living abroad should be allowed to vote in Nigerian elections. Before he passed away, Senator Adeleke was reportedly planning to run for governor of Osun State again in the 2018 election.
His Passing
Senator Isiaka Adeleke passed away on April 23, 2017. He died at Biket Hospital in Osogbo, which is the capital city of Osun State.
