Adeniyi Akintola
Chief Adeniyi Michael Akintola (SAN) | |
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| Deputy Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly | |
| In office 1992–1993 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1960 |
| Education | University of Ibadan (LL.B, M.Sc) |
Adeniyi Michael Akintola (born 21 January 1960) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), he is the principal partner of the law firm Niyi Akintola & Co[1] and a Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly during the Third Republic.[2]
Early life and education
Akintola was born on 21 January 1960 in Ido, Oyo State.[3] He had a stint as a mechanic apprentice, motor boy, and photographer's apprentice in Kaduna State in the early years of his life.[4]
Akintola studied law at the University of Ibadan, obtaining an LL.B. in 1984. He was called to the Nigerian bar in 1986. Akintola also holds an M.Sc. in political science from the University of Ibadan.[5]
Legal career
Akintola began practicing law in 1986 and has featured in constitutional law and election petition suits. In 2001, he was conferred the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Notable cases
- Akintola served as lead counsel for Rashidi Ladoja in Inakoju v. Adeleke (2007), in which the Supreme Court nullified Ladoja's impeachment and reinstated him as governor.[6]
- In 2023, he was part of the legal team defending Bola Tinubu's election at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.[7][8]
Political career
Legislative service
In 1992, Akintola was elected to the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ido Constituency. He served as Deputy Speaker until the assembly was dissolved following the military coup of November 1993.[9]
Gubernatorial aspirations
Akintola contested the All Progressives Congress gubernatorial nomination in Oyo State in 2019 and 2023. In 2023, he withdrew from the primary, alleging irregularities in the delegate list.
National service
Akintola was a delegate representing Oyo State at the 2014 National Conference. He also served on the Presidential Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.[10]
Personal life
Akintola is married to Justice Boyede Racheal Akintola, a judge of the High Court of Oyo State.[11]
References
- ^ top10admin (2023-12-14). "Top 10 Election Petition Advocates in Nigeria - Adeniyi Akintola (SAN)". The Top10 Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "AKINTOLA, Adeniyi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ urbannewsng (2018-05-12). "BIOGRAPHY: ADENIYI MICHEAL AKINTOLA SAN". URBAN NEWS NG. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ sunnews (2017-07-22). "How I became a SAN from motor mechanic – Niyi Akintola". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Chief Adeniyi Akintola Biography - 88Lately". 2025-08-15. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "INAKOJU & ORS. V. ADELEKE & ORS. | SUPREME COURT | NIGERIA | 12 JAN 2007 | (2007) JELR 58075 (SC) • lite.judy.legal". lite.judy.legal. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "AKINTOLA, Adeniyi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2022-09-08). "Chief Adeniyi Akintola, SAN, 'Boy' Olumide Akpata & the 'real' lawyers". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ Nwaoko, Sam (2025-06-14). "June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ vanguard (2014-03-06). "LIST OF NATIONAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ "Business - Oyo State Judiciary". Retrieved 2025-12-30.