Kofi Annan (son-in-law) Kojo Annan (grandson) Olayinka Taiwo Alakija and Adeyemo Kehinde Alakija (identical twins born in 1981) (grandsons)[1]
Alma mater
Oxford University
Occupation
Politician
Lawyer
Businessman
Oloye Sir Adeyemo Alakija, ListenⓘKBE (25 May 1884 – 10 May 1952) was a Nigerian lawyer, politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Nigerian legislative council for nine years starting in 1933. In 1942, he became a member of the governor's Executive Council. Alakija was president of Egbe Omo Oduduwa from 1948 until his death in 1952.
Alakija's collaboration with Herbert Macaulay and Egerton Shyngle early in his political career brought him prominence but after falling out with Macaulay and because of his moderate political views, his popularity began to wane until the early 1950s when he had begun to develop favour in the eyes of the public.[2] Alakija developed close relationships with many organizations and communities among whom were the Lebanese and Syrian community in Nigeria, he was decorated with a medal of the cedars after his visit to Lebanon in 1949.[3]
He held the chieftaincy titles of the Lisa of Egbaland and the Woje Ileri of Ile-Ife.
^Adebiyi Adegoke (November 27, 2014). "Meet The Literati Yinka Alakija". Literati. Lagos. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
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^Khawam, Elias (May 12, 1952). "Lebanese Tribute". Daily Times (Lagos).
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