Segun Abraham
{{short description|Nigerian politician and businessman|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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| birth_name = Olusegun Abraham
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| birth_place = Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
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| years_active = 1999–present
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| party = All Progressives Congress
| spouse = Bunmi Abraham
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Olusegun Abraham {{Audio|Yo-Olusegun Abraham.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born {{birth date|df=y|1953|12|24}}) is a Nigerian politician and businessman.{{cite news|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/politics/5644-ondo_governorship_acn_shortlists_three_candidate.html|title=Ondo governorship: CAN shortlists three candidates, drops Agunloye, others|work=Premium Times|access-date=16 February 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/why-i-want-to-govern-ondo-by-abraham/|title=Why I want to govern Ondo, by Abraham|work=The Nation|last=Oladesu|first=Emmanuel|date=21 December 2015|access-date=16 February 2016}}
Early life and education
Olusegun was born and raised in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State,{{cite news|url=http://citynews.ng/ondo-2016-likely-political-gladiators-for-governorship-seat/|title=Ondo 2016: Likely political gladiators for governorship seat|work=Daily Post Newspaper|last=Badejo|first=Abiodun|date=12 August 2015|access-date=16 February 2016}} where he had his early formal education. He holds a master's degree in Technology management. He has also undertaken professional courses in notable institutions including Tyndale University College and Seminary, Canada and the Institute of Directors, United Kingdom.
Career
In 1999, Segun Abraham delved into politics while managing his business ventures simultaneously.{{cite news|url=http://citypeopleng.com/why-i-had-to-step-down-for-akeredolu-in-2012/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209215001/http://citypeopleng.com/why-i-had-to-step-down-for-akeredolu-in-2012/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=9 February 2016|title=OLUSEGUN ABRAHAM: "Why I Had To Step Down For AKEREDOLU In 2012"|work=City People Magazine|last=Shittu|first=Adeola|date=6 February 2016|access-date=16 February 2016}} He was one of the pioneering members of the All Progressives Congress when it was still called Alliance for Democracy. Olusegun was also one of those who campaigned for former governor Adebayo Adefarati. He went on to be appointed the chairman of Owena Hotels by Adebayo Farati until the hotel was bought by Oodua Investment.{{cite news|url=http://www.m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/88872/1/ill-adopt-awos-innovative-ideas-abraham-acn-aspirant.html|title=I'LL ADOPT AWO'S INNOVATIVE IDEAS – ABRAHAM, CAN ASPIRANT|work=Nigerian Best Forum|publisher=The Nigerian Voice|date=2 May 2012|access-date=16 February 2016}}
In 2012, he declared his intention to run for Governor of Ondo State under the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria but he however came short of Rotimi Akeredolu who went on to represent the party as its aspirant.{{cite news|url=http://dailypost.ng/2012/05/10/ondo-governorship-poll-akande-tinubu-battle-over-acn-candidates-selection/|title=Ondo Governorship Poll:Akande, Tinubu battle over ACN candidate's selection|work=Daily Post Newspaper|last=Badejo|first=Abiodun|date=10 May 2012|access-date=16 February 2016}}
He was one of the two aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress who ran for the office of governor at the 2016 Ondo State gubernatorial election, but lost out to Oluwarotimi Akeredolu at the primaries.{{cite news|url=http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=27742&catid=8|title=Political thugs attack convoy of Segun Abraham, leading APC aspirant's for Ondo governorship election|work=World Stage News|last=Ponmile|first=Ayoola|date=10 February 2016|access-date=16 February 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://newtelegraphonline.com/boroffice-abraham-trade-words-attack/|title=Boroffice, Abraham trade words over attack|work=New Telegraph|last=Okeowo|first=Babatope|date=14 February 2016|access-date=16 February 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=31359&catid=8 |title=WorldStage News | Ondo APC Primary: Abraham congratulates Akeredolu, promises to work for his victory |publisher=Worldstagegroup.com |date=4 September 2016 |author=Ayoola Ponmile|access-date=3 January 2017}}
References
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External links
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- {{official|segunabraham.com}}
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Category:Politicians from Ondo State