Tunde Akogun

The Honourable
Tunde Akogun
Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria
In office
2003–2011
ConstituencyAkoko-Edo Federal Constituency
Personal details
PartyPeoples Democratic Party
OccupationPolitician and retired army officer

Tunde Akogun is a Nigerian politician and retired army officer who served as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency from 2003 to 2011.

Early life and background

Tunde was born in Auchi, present-day Edo State, Nigeria. He is from Akoko-Edo, Edo State, Nigeria. He is married to Tumi.

Education

He attended Holy Trinity Secondary School, Sabongida Ora. He later attended Abeokuta Grammar School, where he received his early education, before joining the Nigerian Army.

Career

Military career

Akogun underwent military training and built a career in the Nigerian Army, rising to the rank of Colonel before retiring from active service.

Political career

Akogun was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2003 Nigerian general election to represent the Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He served two terms and left office in 2011. During his tenure, he served as Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.

In the 2011 general election, he lost his seat to Peter Akpatason of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).

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References

  1. 1 2 "Akogun makes case for electoral reforms". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Ogunsemore, John (2025-11-10). "Day Atiku, Gbajabiamila, Onyeama, Lai Mohammed, others showered prayers on Sarah Sanda @ 60, retirement party". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  3. 1 2 "I joined Army out of youthful exuberance". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency representatives". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Edo 2024: Obaseki, Igbinedion, Danjuma, Ikimi, Others to Lead Advisory C'ttee for PDP Campaign Council". This Day. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
  6. ↑ "ACN floors PDP in Edo House of Assembly poll". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 December 2025.