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Akinwole Solomon Akinwale, also known as Wolekanle, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and politician from Oyo State.

He is the MD/CEO of Black Edge Nigeria Ltd, a construction company based in Abuja. MD/CEO of Black Edge Properties. Chairman of AA Luxury Suites in Ogbomoso. Chairman of Ogbomoso United Football Club. Founder of Wolekanle Educare Support and Ajilete Carnival Concepts. He was also a Former Secretary of Ogbomoso North Local Government.

Akinwale's interest in politics stems from his passion for the development of his constituency. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was the candidate for the Oyo North Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections.

Early Life and Education
Akinwole was born in the early 1970s to a Chief Magistrate Officer, Late Magistrate Akinsanmi Akinwale and Madam Comfort Aduke Akinwale of Seriki Compound, Oke Osupa, Ogbomoso. He is the (third child of the family).

Akinwole began his education at Olopemarun Primary School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. He furthered his study to secondary at Adeniran Memorial Grammar School, Ogbomoso and Ogbomoso High School, Ogbomoso where he graduated in 1989. He furthered his education at Divisional Teachers College, Ejigbo, graduating in 1993, and St. Andrews College of Education, Oyo, obtaining a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 1995. In 1999, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Lagos State University (LASU).

Professional and Business Career
Akinwole is the MD/CEO of Black Edge Nigeria Ltd, a construction company based in Abuja. MD/CEO of Black Edge Properties. Chairman of AA Luxury Suites in Ogbomoso. Chairman of Ogbomoso United Football Club. Founder of Wolekanle Educare Support and Ajilete Carnival Concepts.

Political Career
According to Akinwale, his foray into politics is not for fame or wealth because to a very large extent, God has been faithful to him, but his concern and passion for the development of his constituency is the driving spirit that is propelling him to throw his hat into the political ring.

Akinwale is a born giver, articulate and responsible, he has been demonstrating his untainted love for Ogbomoso long before he even considered politics as an avenue to do more, one cannot count the number of people he has empowered economically, thousands of students have benefitted from his milk of kindness through scholarship, procurement of JAMB, GCE and WASSCE, forms UTME Coaching and many others.

Unlike some of the young breeds in politics whose traits are making noise and using propaganda to project their little provision for the people, even those who feign blind and deaf politically can attest to the fact that Akinwole’s Ajilete Carnival did not only boost the image of the town but also have a positive economic impact in the town. Also, his contributions to the development of the sports through Ogbomoso United FC and annual football competition have further given the skillful youths in the soccer world an opportunity to exhibit their talents and move to another level.

Akinwale was a former Secretary, Ogbomoso North Local Government. and candidate for the senatorial seat in Oyo North Senatorial District in the 2023 General election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Awards and Recognition

 * Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso - Award of Honour
 * National Association of Polytechnic Students - National Outstanding Leadership Award
 * National Association of Oke Ogun Students - Humanitarian Service Award

Personal Life
Akinwole lives in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. He is married and they are blessed with four children.