Leke Joseph Abejide
Member, House of Representatives — Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro
All Progressives Congress Kogi State
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Bio Summary
Leke Joseph Abejide is a second-term federal lawmaker representing the Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State. An economist by training, he currently serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Customs & Excise. After a distinguished period as the sole federal representative of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Kogi and serving as the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Abejide recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is widely recognized for his "WAEC Fee" intervention and his focus on grassroots economic empowerment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics — Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Master of Business Administration — Bayero University, Kano
Professional Background
- Businessman and philanthropist prior to elective office
- Chairman of House Committee on Customs & Excise (10th Assembly)
- Governorship candidate of ADC in 2023, advocating cultural inclusion for Okun people in state executive office