Alhaji Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo
Male, Deceased Person
1941 – 2002
Who was Alhaji Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo?
Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo, popularly known as 'Alhaji how are you', was a Nigerian and prominent Yoruba Politician. He was born in Ado-Ekiti the Ekiti State capital to Sir. Rufai Adeyemo & Princess Adebolarin Agunsoye. Growing up as a catholic during the British colonial era, 'Alhaji how are you' later converted to Islam as a dedicated Ahmadiyya- an Islamic movement founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad that was introduced to Nigeria in 1916, which appealed especially to young intellectuals. 'Alhaji how are you' became a politician early in his career. He joined the Western Region campaign of Egbe Omo Oduduwa founded by Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo. 'Alhaji how are you' was also a front-line member of Action Group political party which later metamorphosed into Unity Party of Nigeria. His main legacy was to secure democracy and good governance in post independent Nigeria.
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