GA HR1449

Georgia House Resolution commends Adekunle Rasheed Okiki Adegoke, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for over three decades of legal service, human rights advocacy, and contributions to democratic governance

Born September 5, 1969, in Osogbo, Nigeria; earned Bachelor of Laws from University of Lagos, Barrister-at-Law from Nigerian Law School, and Master of Laws with 4.0 CGPA; conferred Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank in 2020

Served as Managing Partner of M. A. Banire & Associates and Kunle Adegoke & Co., specializing in constitutional law, election litigation, commercial law, and international arbitration, including representing a West African nation before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

Provided pro bono representation in cases involving environmental justice, labor rights, freedom of information, and electoral integrity; served as counsel in landmark election petitions before Nigerian tribunals and the Supreme Court

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Mr. Adegoke