Lawyer and tax expert Olugbuyiro Akindele Akinola, a House of Representatives aspirant for the Akure North and Akure South Federal Constituency in Ondo State, has stressed the need for a transition from routine representation to a more purposeful and result-oriented approach in the National Assembly. Akinola made this known after obtaining both the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Joining the Race for APC Ticket
With this development, Akinola joins a growing list of aspirants vying for the APC ticket in the Akure North and Akure South Federal Constituency. He stated that acquiring the forms marks a decisive step in his political ambition, moving his aspiration into active involvement in the party's nomination process amid ongoing strategic alignments by contenders.
Background and Expertise
Akinola, a legal practitioner and tax expert, currently serves as a part-time Commissioner at the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This role places him within the country's fiscal and quasi-judicial framework. He brings over two decades of experience spanning legal practice, taxation, banking, and media, having worked with firms such as Olaniwun Ajayi LP and George Etomi & Partners before founding Stonewaters Law Office.
Media and Legal Career
Beyond his legal career, Akinola previously worked as a financial correspondent with The Comet and The Nation. He currently serves as editor of the Federal Tax Law Reports, contributing to analysis of Supreme Court decisions on tax matters. His political experience includes roles within the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alliance for Democracy (AD), and the APC, as well as serving as Deputy National Legal Adviser to a Presidential Independent Campaign Council and Deputy National Legal Director in a presidential campaign structure.
Legislative Exposure
Akinola also served as a Senior Legislative Aide to a lawmaker representing the Akure North/South Federal Constituency in 2015, providing him with direct exposure to legislative processes and constituency representation. He argued that Nigeria's socio-economic challenges require lawmakers with strong legal and financial expertise to drive meaningful change.
