Adeleke Salutes Ex-Gov, Bisi Akande, at 87

• Says he’s a statesman with distinction

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

Osun State Government has congratulated a former governor and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Akande on his 87th birthday.

A statement by the Governor described the octogenarian as a blessing not just to Osun State but to Nigeria at large.

According to Adeleke, Akande was living on the positive side of history as one of the leaders who invested their energy, time, and resources in national development.

The governor noted how Akande constructed the Osun State Government Secretariat between 1999 and 2003 when he was governor of Osun State.

“Chief Bisi Akande is a seasoned politician and statesman. He has served Nigeria with distinction in various capacities. He has his name written in gold on the formation of credible opposition with the birth of the then Alliance for Democracy (AD) which later metamorphosed into Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), and later the All Progressives Congress APC which is now the ruling party in Nigeria,” he said.

While praying to God to spare the life of Akande with sound health, the governor noted that Baba Akande was a reservoir of knowledge on Public administration,  political development, and regional development.

“As former Governor of Osun State, National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Secretary to the Government of the old Oyo State, Chief Akande’s contributions to national development are immeasurable.

“His leadership and vision have left lasting impacts on Osun State and Nigeria at large. We acknowledge his dedication to public service and commitment to the progress of our nation,” the governor disclosed.