Abuja, Jan. 15, 2023 – Bola Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday commended Chief Bisi Akande, a former Interim National Chairman of the party, for his courage and extraordinary leadership on his 84th birthday.
In a statement by his Media Aide, Tunde Rahman, in Abuja on Sunday, Tinubu thanked Akande for his contributions to Nigeria and dedication and commitment to progressive politics and good governance.
He commended the unblemished public service record of Akande from the start of the second republic when he was a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1979 Constitution.
“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.
“His life continues to inspire us, who are his younger ones and associates, as a shining example to emulate.
“Baba Akande has been at the vanguard of progressive politics and good governance, ideals for which he has not compromised even with attendant inconveniences and challenges including detention and other risks to his life.
“We remain grateful to God for sparing his life in good health and fecund mind.
“I join family, friends, associates and all lovers of this venerable elder statesman across Nigeria and beyond to wish him happy birthday and many memorable returns of the day and more years in joy and happiness,” Tinubu said. (GBN)
