Hon. Gbenga Peter Makanjuola

Hon. Gbenga Peter Makanjuola

Full Name:
Gbenga Peter Makanjuola
Electoral Intent:
Declared Senatorial Aspirant – Kwara South District (2027)
Current Political Role:
None
Date of Birth:
July 27, 1967 (58 years)
State of Origin:
Kwara State
Hometown:
Omu-Aran
LGA:
Irepodun Local Government Area
Ward:
Omu-Aran 1
Political Party:
All Progressives Congress (APC)
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Biography

Hon. Gbenga Peter Makanjuola is a Nigerian legal practitioner, politician, and former lawmaker from Kwara State. An Igbomina man, he is known for his extensive experience in legislative and executive support roles, constituency development, and grassroots engagement across Kwara South. He has built a reputation as a tested politician with deep knowledge of governance, having served two terms in the House of Representatives and worked closely with Senate leadership.

Education

  • St. Michael’s Primary School, Taiwo (early education)

  • Adesoye College (secondary education; he has publicly reflected on its influence)  

  • LL.B (Hons) – University of Maiduguri  

  • B.L. – Nigerian Law School

He is a qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Professional Career

Gbenga Makanjuola is a trained lawyer and public administrator. His professional journey spans legal practice and high-level political advisory roles. As Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President  Dr. Bukola Saraki, he gained significant experience in legislative coordination, governance strategy, and national policy processes. 

Traditional Titles & Community Honors​

  • Atunluse of Obbo-Aiyegunle – Conferred by the Owalobo of Obbo-Aiyegunle (2022)

Political Journey

Makanjuola’s political journey spans over two decades, marked by legislative service, and high-level administrative roles;

2003–2007
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Elected Member, House of Representatives Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency
2007–2011
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Re-elected Member, House of Representatives under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
2015 - 2019
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Served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate President Bukola Saraki
2019 & 2023
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Contested as Deputy Governorship Candidate in Kwara State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
2024
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Resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC)

2027 Political Outlook

 

With his declaration to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat, Gbenga Makanjuola is positioning himself as a key contender in the 2027 elections. His experience as a two-term federal lawmaker, combined with executive-level exposure and recent alignment with the APC, places him among notable figures to watch in Kwara South politics.

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