President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his longstanding ally, Chief Bisi Akande on his 85th birthday celebrations.
The president in a congratulatory massage issued by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, extolled Akande’s defining principles of integrity, loyalty, truth, and justice, recalling his exemplary leadership odyssey and selfless service to Nigeria.
His words, “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 (APC).
“President Tinubu extols Baba’s defining principles of integrity, loyalty, truth, and justice, recalling his exemplary leadership odyssey and selfless service to Nigeria.
“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, as well as given to rational and enlightened ideals. He is a cherished friend and confidant, ever so generous with his wise counsel. I celebrate him,” the President says.
“President Tinubu wishes Baba many more years in good health and strength and thanks him for his unfailing support and sacrifice over the years and now.”
It would be recalled that Akande who served as governor of Osun state between 1999 -2003 was the pioneer chairman ofdefunct ACN political party. It was the merger of CPC, ACN, ANPP, faction of APGA that formed APC in 2015.
