TINUBU CELEBRATES BISI AKANDE AT 85

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On Monday, President Bola Tinubu celebrated the 85th birthday of the former Osun State governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

It was titled “President Tinubu Celebrates His Longstanding Ally, Chief Bisi Akande, At 85.”

Tinubu celebrated his long-time ally, as both of them were governors in 1999–2003, with the President leading in Lagos.

Both contested and won under the platform of the defunct Alliance for Democracy.

The statement read, “With a heart full of joy and gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu celebrates his long-time confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 85th birthday on January 16, 2024.

“Chief Akande, CFR, was the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.”

“Baba was a principal actor in the founding of our great party, the All Progressives Congress. He has always been a progressive; always noble and disciplined in thoughts and actions, and given to rational and enlightened ideals.

“He is a cherished friend and confidant, ever so generous with his wise counsel. I celebrate him,” Tinubu concluded.

In his 82nd birthday speech in 2021, former President Muhammadu Buhari referred to the former governor of Osun State as “one of the biggest and strongest pillars of democracy in the country.”

Akande cautioned against designating APC members who disagree with the party’s policies or beliefs as opposition agents earlier in December 2023.