Teslim Folarin | |
|---|---|
 Folarin in 2014 | |
| Senator for Oyo Central | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Monsurat Sunmonu |
| Succeeded by | Yunus Akintunde |
| In office 3 June 2003 – 6 June 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Lekan Balogun |
| Succeeded by | Ayoade Ademola Adeseun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1963 Ibadan, Western Region (now in Oyo State), Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2017) |
| Spouse |
Angela Folarin (died 2022) |
| Education | Methodist Boys' High School, Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan (B.Sc. (Hons)) Harvard University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Teslim Kolawole Folarin OFR (; born 30 October 1963) is a Nigerian politician,[1] he was the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State for the 2023 gubernatorial election which he lost to the incumbent governor Seyi Makinde.[2] He previously served as the senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district from 2003 to 2011; and from 2019 to 2023.
- ^ a b Badru, Adeola (28 January 2022). "Oyo senator, Teslim Folarin, loses wife". Vanguard. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Teslim Folarin emerges Oyo APC governorship candidate". Premium Times. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.