Akinyemi Adegbola: 30 Years at the UN, Strengthening Democracy and Stability Across the World
Akinyemi Oluseun Adegbola retired from the United Nations in February 2026, after some thirty years of electoral assistance in fragile and post-conflict places. That service is worthy of celebration. As he went to countries where peace was being restored, Akin helped nations build the democratic institutions and systems through which their citizens choose their leaders. …