Nigeria is one of the most respected democratic countries in the African continent. It should be said that democracy works through direct representatives. This means that citizens select politicians who will serve in governmental positions. However, there are some Nigerian politicians whose children have also held political positions. Let us carefully identify some of them.
1. Lai Mohammed
He currently serves as the minister of information and culture in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Lai Mohammed has a son who currently serves in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The name of his son is Folajimi Mohammed. This is according to a report by The Guardian.
2. Olusegun Obasanjo
Obasanjo served as the president of Nigeria from the year 1999 to 2007. He has a daughter whose name is Iyabo Obasanjo. It is necessary to note the fact that Iyabo Obasanjo served as the senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District from 2007 to 2011.
3. Olusola Saraki
He served as a senator in the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. Olusola Saraki has two children who have held political positions. Bukola Saraki is a biological son of Olusola Saraki. Bukola Saraki has served as the governor of Kwara State. He also served as Nigeria's senate president. Gbemisola Saraki currently works as the minister of state for transportation in Nigeria. She is the daughter of Olusola Saraki.
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