Pelumi Olajengbesi
Pelumi Jacob Olajengbesi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1986 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | LL.B LL.M |
| Alma mater | University of Abuja |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Advocacy |
Pelumi Jacob Olajengbesi is an Abuja-based Nigerian lawyer, columnist, human rights activist and arbitrator. He is the current Convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) in Nigeria.
Early life
[edit]Born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Olajengbesi attended Manuwa Memorial Grammar School Iju Odo, and Holy Flocks of Christ Secondary School, Ondo State.[1] He proceeded to College of Education in Ikere, Ekiti State where he earned National Certificate in Education before proceeding to the University of Abuja where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Law[1] and served as the President of the Student Union Government.[2][3] In 2016, he was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria after completing his law school program in the Lagos Law School Campus, Nigeria. He co-founded LAW Corridor in 2017, where he continues his legal practice with focus on Public Interests law.[1][4]
Career
[edit]Olajengbesi began his legal career under the mentorship of renowned lawyer, Dr. Kayode Ajulo of Kayode Ajulo Castle of Law. In 2016, he founded a private practice, Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co., and later Co-founder Law Corridor and sits on the board and trusteeship of several civil society organizations.[4][5] In 2018, he contested to represent Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives under the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) before stepping down for the party's consensus candidate.[6][7] He was also the candidate of the party at the State House of Assembly and remained active in the political scene as a public commentator and columnist.[8][9]
Pelumi Olajengbesi is known as a human rights activist.[10][11] In 2021, he was counsel to the Yoruba Nation Activists and its Leader Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) against the Nigeria Department of State Services and secured the release of all activists arrested and detained by the Federal Government of Nigeria on their trial for terrorism.[12][13][14] He also involved in several right issues including gender based violence and loan shark debts.[15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Pelumi Jacob Olajengbesi: Graceful Philanthropist, Ready For Service". Leadership. 2018. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "2019: Ex-UniAbuja Student Leader Joins Osun Election Race". The Whistler. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Oyewole, Ayomide (2018-10-09). "Osun House of Assembly: Ex-UniAbuja SUG President Emerges PDP Candidate". Lagos Television. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ a b "About us". LAW Corridor. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Pelumi Olajengbesi". Pelumi Olajengbesi & Co. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "EX-SUG president wins PDP ticket to run for Osun assembly seat". TheCable. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Osun House of Assembly: Ex-UniAbuja SUG president emerges PDP candidate". Vanguard. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Olajengbesi, Pelumi (2022-04-22). "Fee Or Ransom Money? A Call On Nigerian Youths To Revolt Against Apc At The 2023 Polls By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Olaniyi, Segun (2017-09-13). "Lawyer flays Malami for suing senator". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Kayode, Oyero (2022-03-26). "Atiku: Timi Dakolo should not be criticised for doing his job –Lawyer". The Punch. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Olaniyi, Segun (2020-10-15). "Lawyers coalition urges FCTA to rescind ban on protest". The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Lawyer gives DSS ultimatum to release Sunday Igboho's aides". Today.ng. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "DSS releases two of Sunday Igboho's aides after 114 days". Today.ng. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Agboluaje, Rotimi; Olatunji, Kehinde (2022-01-03). "Igboho's lawyer, Olajengbesi, withdraws from legal team". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Ogunsile, Richard. "Osinachi Husband's Arrest – Abuja Lawyer Reacts To FCT Police Move". Naija News. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ Olajengbesi, Pelumi (2022-03-15). "The Fight Against Loan Sharks In Nigeria, By Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2022-04-24.