Sefiu Adegbenga Kaka (; born 14 May 1952) is a

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politician who was elected Senator for Ogun East in the 9 April 2011 national elections, running on the

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(ACN) ticket. He previously served as deputy governor of Ogun State from 1999 to 2003.

Early life and education

Sefiu Adegbenga Kaka was born on 14 May 1952, to a pious Muslim family, and entered Ijebu Muslim College in 1968. Kaka was Deputy Governor of

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from 1999 to 2003, during the governorship of

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Senatorial career

In the 9 April 2011 election, Kaka was elected Senator of Ogun East with 76,543 votes, ahead of the

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(PDP) candidate Toheeb Odunowo with 52,613 votes and the

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(PPN) candidate, Prince Abiodun Odusanya, with 46,148 votes.

References

Members of the Senate (Nigeria) People from Ogun State 1952 births Living people Yoruba politicians {{Nigeria-politician-stub