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Osun APC hails Akande at 75

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has congratulated the party’s Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, who is 75 today.

In a congratulatory message by its Interim Chairman, Elder Adelowo Adebiyi, Osun APC extolled Akande’s unblemished service to the nation from his days as the Secretary to the Oyo State government under the leadership of the late Chief Bola Ige.

It said the former governor has distinguished himself as a first class technocrat for over four decades.

APC said: “Some of Akande’s qualities, which we celebrate today, are his integrity and political will to do what he is convinced is best for his people, no matter the opposition from those who are less committed to public good. These virtues helped Akande to lay a solid foundation for governance in Osun State, upon which subsequent leaders are building today.

“We salute his courage, discipline and perseverance in the face of adversity, as well as his magnanimity in triumph. The younger generation of leaders should draw inspiration from the life of Akande, who today has become a shining light in the firmament of integrity, credibility, courage and political will to serve his people, rather than exploit them as many politicians do these days.”

The party wished Akande greater strength in the years ahead to serve the people and help solve the country’s challenges.

Eminent Nigerians from all walks of life will join relations and political associates of Chief Akande to celebrate the birthday in Lagos today.

A statement by the organisers said that the highlight of the cermony holding at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos, is a symposium.

Among the speakers is the legal scholar, Prof Akin Oyebode of the University of Lagos.