Dynasties Of Power: Oshiomhole’s Son, Obasanjo’s Daughter, and 7 Other Political Offspring In Government

Across Nigeria, the children of prominent political figures are increasingly stepping into significant public service roles, following in their parents’ political footsteps. After his swearing-in on November 12, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed...CONTINUE READING…

Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, son of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, as the Commissioner for Health-designate.

Here are some other children of influential Nigerian politicians making their mark in public service:

• Adams Oshiomhole & Cyril Adams Oshiomhole: The former Edo State Governor and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has seen his son, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, take up the role of Commissioner for Health-designate in Edo State. Dr. Oshiomhole holds an MBBS from Ahmadu Bello University and a Master’s in Public Health.
• Olusegun Obasanjo & Iyabo Obasanjo: Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of two-time Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, followed in his political path, serving as a senator for Ogun Central and previously as Ogun State’s Commissioner for Health.
• Nasir El-Rufai & Mohammed Bello El-Rufai: Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has worked his way up in politics, serving as a legislative aide, Chief of Staff, and currently as a member of the House of Representatives.
• Musiliu Obanikoro & Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro: Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro, son of former senator and High Commissioner to Ghana Musiliu Obanikoro, has entered politics, representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
• Ifeanyi Okowa & Marilyn Okowa-Daramola: Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, daughter of former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has become a key figure in public service, serving as Senior Special Assistant on Girl-Child Empowerment and now representing a Delta State constituency in the House of Assembly.
• James Ibori & Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu: Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, now represents Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
• David Mark & Blessing Onuh: Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Nigerian Senate President David Mark, is currently a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in Benue State.
• Adebayo Alao-Akala & Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala: Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, son of late former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, serves in the House of Representatives, representing Ogbomosho Federal Constituency, and chairs the Young Parliamentarians Forum in the 10th National Assembly.
• Olusegun Osoba & Olumide Osoba: Olumide Osoba, son of former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, continues the family’s political legacy as a Federal Representative for Abeokuta North/Obafemi-Owode/Odeda constituency.

These families demonstrate the enduring political influence in Nigerian governance, with the next generation now taking leadership roles across the country.