Honourable Oladele Rufus Adekanye – COMMISSIONER
Honourable Oladele Rufus Adekanye is a dedicated public servant currently serving as a Commissioner in the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), a role he resumed in January 2025. With extensive experience spanning education, local government administration, and state legislature, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his current position.
Current Position
Professional Background
Brings a wealth of knowledge to his current role at LASIEC
Date and Place of Birth
Place of Birth: Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Family Background
Son of the late Mr. Abel Olabanji Adekanye and the late Mrs. Felicia Yewande Adekanye
Education
Primary Education
Secondary Education
A-Levels
Tertiary Education
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Political Involvement
Personal Interests
Personal Qualities
Committed to integrity, adherence to rules, and impartiality in public service.
Marital Status
Retired Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District II
Career History
Active in politics from 1987 until his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022.
Mission Statement: To conduct free, fair and credible elections and to institutionalize sustainable electoral process in Lagos State.
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