Ekiti State Deputy governor Professor Kolapo Olusola Eleka has emmerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in july 14 governorship election
Eleka who is the anointed candidate of Governor Ayo Fayose scored 1,191 votes against a former Minister prince Dayo Adeyeye who scored 770 votes
Prof. Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola was born to the family of Elder and Deaconess Olusola Ojo Eleka of Eleka’s compound in Ikere-Ekiti about 5 decades ago. He started his educational pursuit at St. Matthew’s Primary School, Ikere-Ekiti (1972-1978) and had his Secondary School Education at Annunciation School, Ikere-Ekiti (1978-1983)
He had his first degree in Building Technology from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and graduated as the best student in his set. Prof Kolapo Olusola also holds a Master’s Degree in Construction Technology from University of Lagos in 1993 and Ph.D. in Building Structures from Obafemi Awolowo University in 2005.
Elekan started his career in 1990 as a Graduate Assistant from where he rose through the ranks to become an Associate Professor in 2009.
