Biography of Adewole Adebayo, Early Life and Education

Adewole Adebayo
(Born January 8, 1972)

Adewole Adebayo is a Nigerian lawyer, philanthropist, and founder of KAFTAN TV. He is currently a presidential candidate under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2023 Nigerian general election.

Adewole Adebayo Early Life and Education.

Adewole Adebayo was born on January 8, 1972, in Ondo City, Ondo State.

Primary Education: St. Stephen Primary School, Ondo (1978–1983).
Secondary Education: St. Joseph College, Ondo (1983–1989).
Tertiary Education: Obafemi Awolowo University (1991–1997), where he earned a law degree.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2000 after graduating from the Nigerian Law School in Lagos.
He later attended law school in the United States, passed the New York Bar Exams, and became licensed to practice in jurisdictions including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, California, New York, and federal courts in the U.S.

Adewole Adebayo Legal Career.

Adebayo began his legal career as a litigation lawyer at Tunji Abayomi and Co. in Lagos, Nigeria.
In 2002, he established his own law firm, Adewole Adebayo & Co., House of Law.
Notable Case: Represented Continental Transfert Technique Limited in a constitutional case involving Femi Falana (SAN) and the Federal Government, concerning the collection of Combined Expatriate and Residence Permit Aliens Card (CERPAC) fees.
Media and Philanthropy
KAFTAN TV: Founded in 2016, KAFTAN TV is a prominent Nigerian media outlet.

Adewole Adebayo Philanthropy:

Sponsors nearly 2,000 young Nigerians in both local and international tertiary institutions.
Provides financial empowerment to numerous individuals across Nigeria.

Adewole Adebayo Politics.

Adebayo is a public affairs commentator, offering insights on national issues and advocating for reforms.
He is an active participant in Nigerian politics and a member of the Third Force movement.
On January 15, 2022, Adebayo declared his candidacy for the 2023 Nigerian presidential election under the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Adewole Adebayo Notable Achievements.

Licensed to practice law in multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
Founder of KAFTAN TV, contributing to Nigerian media development.
A philanthropist with a significant impact on education and youth empowerment.