Legislative profile: Adedamola Richard Kasunmu
Mr. Kasunmu was born in the United Kingdom but spent his formative years in Lagos.
Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, a member of the All Progressives Congress, is the deputy majority leader of the 10th Lagos House of Assembly, representing Ikeja Constituency 2.
He was first elected as a member of the House in 2015 and has served in various capacities, including as chairman of the committee on land and youth, sports and social development.
Mr. Kasunmu was born in the United Kingdom but spent his formative years in Lagos.
Before becoming a lawmaker, he was a school administrator, business consultant, motivational speaker and political organiser.
Early life and education
Mr. Kasunmu was born on March 29, 1983 in London, United Kingdom. His father was High Chief Adekunle Olaosebikan Kasunmu, a civil engineer and contractor. The mother of the senior Kasunmu was Elfreda Williams Kasunmu (a.k.a. Mama Loke), “an intimate friend” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mother, Abibatu Ashabi Mogaji.
Mr Kasunmu’s mother is Chief (Mrs.) Abi…
