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Lukman Ayokunle Odekunle is a Nigerian-trained Lawyer and Political Communications Strategist. He identifies as Conservative and is a member of the Association of Black Conservatives (Canada), the United Conservative Party of Alberta and the Conservative Party of Canada.

'''Early Life And Education '''Born on November 29, 1987, in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria, Lukman Ayokunle Odekunle schooled at the famous Mayflower School, Ikenne where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Press and National debate champion. He then proceeded to study Law at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. As a university student, he became the First person in the University’s History to be Editor in Chief of Two Press Organizations at the same time (as he was Editor in Chief of the Law Press Organization and the Independence Hall Press Organization). He was also involved in campus Politics and in his final year was awarded the prestigious JCI International Most Outstanding Personality in the University. After graduating with Honours at the University of Ibadan, he attended the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar on November 20, 2012.

'''Professional Life '''Odekunle joined the prestigious Law firm of Kenna Partners in August 2013. As a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and litigation unit, he was involved in many high-profile cases; most especially the litigation that followed the suspension of the former Governor of the Nigerian Central Bank and Emir of Kano; Lamido Sanusi. He was made a Senior Associate in 2017and Team Lead in 2019. He left the firm to take a break from the practice of Law in December 2019 and was engaged as Communications Strategist for the Presidential Campaign of a major candidate in a West African Country. At some point, Odekunle was Op-Ed Editor of Nigeria’s flagship Youth publication – Ynaija. He has also contributed to numerous new websites and has appeared on Channel TV’s ‘Rubbin’ Minds as guest. He is regarded as one of the most authoritative socio-political voices on Nigerian Twitter. He regularly provides insights on matters around the law, human rights and civic responsibility and was a speaker at the 2016 The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) Human Rights conference themed: Human Rights, Sexuality and the Law. The panel also featured former Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Reuben Abati and Cheta Nwaze, Partner at Nigeria’s SBM Intelligence.

'''Personal Life ''' Lukman Ayokunle Odekunle is married to Halimah, and they are blessed with two kids. He is an avid fan of Arsenal football club and The Edmonton Oilers. In his spare time, he raises money for disadvantaged children in his native Nigeria and volunteers for Conservative Candidates in Alberta, Canada.