The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has praised the party’s former Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, for his courage and extraordinary leadership on his 84th birthday.
The former Lagos Governor commended Akande, in an 8ssued statement by his media aide, Tunde Rahman in Abuja yesterday, for his helpful contributions to Nigeria and dedication and commitment to progressive politics and good governance.
The Asiwaju noted the unblemished public service record of Chief Akande from the start of the Second Republic when he was a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1979 Constitution, as well as Secretary to the Government of old Oyo State, and Deputy Governor of the state in the administration of late Chief Bola Ige, and later governor of Osun State.
While thanking God on behalf of the celebrant and his family for the grace to witness another year in good health, Asíwájú Tinubu acknowledged that the former Osun Governor served Nigeria and the people of Oyo and Osun States with integrity, and used public office to improve their lives.
“I rejoice with Chief Bisi Akande on his 84th birthday celebration. Baba Awon Omo ke ke ke as he is fondly called is a role model, mentor and extraordinary man of courage who has served the people with dignity and rare honour”.
