Yomi Awoniyi (born 4 September 1960)[1] is a Nigerian politician. He was the deputy of Idris Wada, governor of Kogi State between 2011 and 2015.[2][3][4] He is the son of former senator Sunday Awoniyi.[5]

In 2023 he changed allegiance from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress.[6][7][2][8]

References

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  3. "North-Central's quiet Deputy Governors - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  4. Omole, Ayobami (2023-11-13). "Kogi Guber: Awoniyi Congratulates Ododo, Says Victory Proof Of Hard Work". Leadership. Retrieved 2023-11-13.
  5. Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-11-10). "My father loved singing, especially in the shower – Sunday Awoniyi's son". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
  6. Akinfehinwa, John (2023-02-05). "2023 guber poll: Kogi ex-Deputy Gov, Awoniyi picks PDP nomination form". Daily Post. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  7. Jimoh, Yekini (2023-02-05). "Kogi Ex-deputy Gov, Awoniyi picks PDP nomination forms". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  8. "Awoniyi, ex-Kogi deputy governor, dumps PDP for APC". TheCable.
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