By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun (aged 51) is a prominent Nigerian chartered accountant, corporate executive, and politician. She currently serves as the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Ogun State election.
Professional Profile
- Current Role: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of Finance and Administration at Rite Food Limited makers of Bigi drinks and Fearless energy drinks.
- Credentials: She is a highly accomplished accountant and a Fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Political Career
- 2027 Candidacy: She was officially unveiled by Senator Olamilekan Adeola Solomon (Yayi) as his running mate for the APC governorship ticket.
- Zoning: Her selection for the Ogun East Senatorial District slot (specifically the Ijebu Ode Federal Constituency) was designed to ensure geopolitical balance in the state's representation.
Personal Background
- Family Roots: She hails from Ososa, Ijebu in Ogun State.
- Family Legacy: She is the daughter of billionaire industrialist, founder of Ess-Ay Holdings, and former Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc, Alhaji Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa.
