Prince Saheed Popoola

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Prince Saheed Popoola

Full Name:
Saheed Adekeye Olalekan Popoola
Electoral Intent:
Declared Senatorial Aspirant – Kwara South District (2027)
Current Political Role:
Date of Birth:
January 17, 1971 (55 years)
State of Origin:
Kwara State
Hometown:
Offa
LGA:
Offa Local Government Area
Ward:
Ojomu Central II (Ojomu Central 'B')
Political Party:
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
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Biography

Hon. Prince Saheed Adekeye Olalekan Popoola is a seasoned Nigerian politician, builder, architect, and grassroots leader from Offa in Kwara South Senatorial District. Known for his vocal advocacy, consistency, and people-centered leadership, he has served in various executive and legislative capacities. He is recognized as a bridge-builder with strong ties to both traditional institutions and the grassroots, recently aligning with the PDP to pursue higher representation for Kwara South.

Education

  • National Certificate of Education (NCE) — Delar College of Education, Idoosi, Ekiti State 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science — Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife 
  • Training at New York Film Academy

Professional Career

Saheed Popoola’s professional career is dual-tracked, primarily centered on his work in the building and construction industry alongside his extensive public service roles in Kwara State.

Political Journey

2008 – 2011
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Served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Kwara State under Governors Bukola Saraki and Abdulfatah Ahmed
2011 - 2013
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Executive Chairman, Offa Local Government Area
2011 - 2022
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Served in the Kwara State House of Assembly representing the Ojomu/Balogun Constituency in the 7th, 8th, and 9th Assemblies

He has been actively involved in party politics, initially with the PDP/Saraki political structure, later joining APC, briefly SDP (2022–2023), before returning and eventually defecting to PDP in October 2025 alongside supporters.

2027 Political Outlook

Hon. Prince Saheed Popoola brings extensive legislative and executive experience, grassroots mobilization skills, and cross-party relationships to the 2027 race. His defection to PDP and formal declaration have energized the opposition in Kwara South.

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