David Olumide Aderinokun

Chief David Olumide Aderinokun (born 18 August 1971) is a Nigerian businessman and politician. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria. Prior to his entrance into politics, he is a realtor who specialized in joint venture projects.

Early life
Born on August 18, 1971, in Lagos, Chief David Olumide Aderinokun had his elementary school at Albalti Nursery and Primary School, Papa-Ajao, Lagos. He then proceeded to Mushin Boys High School Isolo, Lagos and finished his secondary school education at Apata Memorial High School, Isolo, Lagos where he obtained his Secondary School Certificate.

He travelled abroad for tertiary education and attended the University of East London where he obtained a B.S.C (Hons), in Business Studies. Upon his return from the United Kingdom, Aderinokun attended the University of Abuja for a second degree and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree (Bsc. Hons) in Public Administration in 2010.

In 2020, he was honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Public Administration by the University of Nicosia as recognition for his achievements in business management and public administration.

Political life
Chief Aderinokun entered politics in 2011 when he lost his bid to represent his Party at the Nigerian House of Representative on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He tried again and won the Primaries to represent Abeokuta North Federal Constituency on October 3, 2018.

He was the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial candidate in Ogun Central Senatorial District for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

Personal life
Chief David Olumide Aderinokun is married to media personality Stephanie Coker. They married on August 12, 2017, on the Greek Island of Mykonos. They have a daughter who was born in November 2019.

In June 2021, David Olumide Aderinokun was installed as a Chief of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta. He is the Akinruyiwa of Owu Kingdom while his wife, Stephanie is the Yeye Akinruyiwa.