Recently, the name Olumide Akpata has been on the lips of many.
All thanks to the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, Akpata was once again presented the opportunity to serve.
Having served in the capacity of the president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akpata earned him widespread recognition both in Nigeria and internationally.
Yes, Olumide Akpata is a distinguished legal practitioner with over three decades of experience in corporate and commercial law.
Born on October 7, 1970, in Edo State, Akpata rose to prominence as a former President of the NBA and his involvement in high-profile legal matters.
Now many Nigerians, especially in Edo, are hailing Akpata as their hero.
You see, Olumide Akpata, is the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2024 election in Edo State.
Akpata’s campaign resonated with a large number of people in Edo.
Now, while many are eager to know more about Akpata, others say they are particularly interested in his marital status.
“How can he lead people, if he cannot lead a home?”, many cannot help but ask.
Well, on a personal front, Olumide Akpata’s marriage to Osayamon Ogbebor May Michelle in 2022 was a major event in Nigerian society.
Olumide’s Wife Is Also A Lawyer
Osayamon, a lawyer with a Master’s degree from Queen Mary University of London, works as a Financial Market Legal Advisor at Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria’s central securities depository.
Their traditional wedding, held in Benin City, Edo State, was followed by a white wedding in the Republic of Mauritius in October 2022.
The high-profile events were attended by numerous dignitaries, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Godwin Obaseki.
His marriage is seen as a union of two intellectual powerhouses, with both Olumide and Osayamon excelling in their respective legal careers.
As one who prefers to keep his private life out of the public eye, there is hardly any information on whether Olumide Akpata was previously married and if he has any children.
