Teslim Folarin
Teslim Folarin | |
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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, 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. He previously served as the senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district from 2003 to 2011; and from 2019 to 2023.